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
The university with its rich history is not only the pride of the Eastern Cape but of the continent. It needs to regain its glorious status in academia and not only be in the news for unfortunate reasons
The vice-chancellor announced he will be heading to SOAS next year
There has been an effort by the state to expand the TVET college sector. But the reality is that the systems at many of these colleges are simply not working
There is nothing radical or revolutionary about burning down university property while claiming to be fighting for access to education
The SACP is not building socialism, or even social democracy. Sadly, it has become just another party advancing the politics of patronage
In a broken university, with “shocking conditions” for students, senior management are provided with luxury cars, with unlimited petrol
But Parliament also hears that some of these institutions require additional support
Humanities and social sciences play a major role in defining the character, excellence and values of a robust post-apartheid higher education system
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The institute’s story is inspirational – it is founded on the principles of transformative excellence
Administrator warns that if the university is not fixed urgently it will collapse
Minister tells academics he is responsible for higher education and they cannot undermine him by going to the presidency without talking to him first