The EFF is going to court in a bid to have the higher education minister’s directive that Unisa lower its first-time student intake overruled
The new leaders of the student funding scheme inherit years of instability and poor financial records
Ramaphosa says regaining learning time lost to the coronavirus pandemic will be a priority this year, but does not specify how
Nearly a year after Nzimande announced that NSFAS beneficiaries would receive laptops as part of the interventions for Covid-19 at higher education institutions, the devices are yet to be delivered
The accusation by a branch of the union comes after it withdrew from a parliamentary process
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has been under administration for two years after its board was dissolved and its boss resigned not even halfway through his term
The pandemic has underlined the need for effective research, teaching and learning through virtual platforms regardless of travel restrictions
Employees at the student financial aid scheme have told the education parliamentary portfolio committee that the administrator did not follow procedures when people were appointed
Before Nzimande or anyone in government thinks of telling young people to “choose” TVET colleges again, they need to fix this sector
Graduates are being left in the lurch by a higher education department that is simply unable to deliver the crucial certificates proving their qualifications – in some cases dating back to 1992
The outgoing vice-chancellor’s term has been extended to April to allow for a smooth hand-over
The 30 students, who went to a bash at a tavern in East London, were not wearing masks, did not sanitise their hands nor keep to social distancing regulations.
Minister Blade Nzimande says a staggered ending of the academic year is intended to support students
‘There are Mechanisms in Place’, comprising text, poetry and visual analysis of Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum’s practice, reveals how working together is a powerful philosophy
Some affluent institutions have already finished the first semester online, but historically disadvantaged universities like Walter Sisulu University are having to start from scratch
They stayed away because they feared getting Covid-19, had comorbidities, were in quarantine, had become infected and the safety measures such as curfews were too limiting
Those at historically disadvantaged universities feel abandoned while their peers at richer institutions continue with their studies
We need a NSFAS that is run effectively and efficiently to serve poor and working class young people who want to change their lives through education.
In April, UniZulu announced that it had negotiated zero-rated data with MTN, Telkom and Cell C in so its students could access teaching and learning on its online platform without incurring data costs
Higher education minister expands the allowance for who can be on campus, but numbers cannot be more than a third of the student population
The minister will brief the media on the progress in the implementation of Covid-19 measures at tertiary education institutions
University to open residences for students who struggle to study remotely, and those who need labs on campus to finish their 2020 studies
Sefako Makgatho and Fort Hare universities have new leaders, while the head of Mangosuthu University of Technology has been suspended
Students at the former homeland universities battle with conditions created by poverty
Safety comes first, with a tentative June 1 deadline for grades seven and 12 to return to school
Universities and vocational colleges have the responsibility of protecting graduates’ futures
With on-campus teaching possibly starting only in September, varsities turn to the internet
The university is also surveying its students to ascertain what kind of support they need to be able to participate in online learning
On Tuesday Nzimande announced the closure of all higher education institutions as of Wednesday until April 15
Ministers outline initiatives and the plans for all education institutions
Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week
While life goes on for the students at UniZulu, may they spare a thought for Ndumiso Ntsele whose only sin was to try to make an honest living in tough economic times