The higher education minister added that some political parties see the protests as an opportunity to revive themselves.
Vice-chancellors have been warned this could put universities in danger – students owe R2-billion.
The South African government is committed to fee-free post-school education.
Input from the finance minister will help the inquiry understand the viability of free higher education.
The responsibility for funding higher education and training cannot be a government responsibility alone.
Blade Nzimande’s office has told school heads and professors not to communicate directly with the minister, but to go through the proper channels.
Students marching on Blade Nzimande’s office in protest at the cost of university education are told they should instead be targeting big business.
University funding in SA has not kept up with enrolment, and lags behind other countries, a damning government report reveals.
The newly opened Sol Plaatje University attracts students who couldn’t otherwise attend varsity.
Contrary to recent criticism, the new white paper prioritises student success and access equally.
Recently reported problems with the issuing of certificates are being sorted out.
Walter Sisulu University might have to extend its current administrator’s contract due to the current labour impasse over the last two months.
The higher education and training department is desperate to root out the distrust its new transformation oversight committee has triggered.
Minister Blade Nzimande wants the Hawks to investigate alleged suspicious circumstances under which a first-year student drowned last year.
Peter Vale writes an open letter to focus the new incumbent’s priorities and tasks.
Mduduzi Manana writes to Professor Peter Vale to say he is committed to delivering quality education.
Parliament’s discussion about the financing of SA’s universities and skills development sector begs the question: What is at stake? The answer: A lot.
Blade Nzimande is correct to highlight the sector as crucial for the country’s development agenda.
A devastating report released by Minister Blade Nzimande has revealed the inadequate accommodation SA universities provide for many of its students.
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has appointed an assessor to investigate various issues at the crisis-ridden Vaal University of Technology.
Education minister’s proposals will achieve nothing in our neoliberal environment.
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/ 13 January 2012
The dramatic rise in the pass rate over the past two years raises unrealistic expectations about entry into higher education.
Experts question the proposal of a new application system for universities and the touting of FET colleges as a viable alternative to universities.
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/ 13 January 2012
FET colleges need vast improvements if they are going to compete with universities, experts say.
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/ 4 November 2011
Illogical hurdles have been placed in the way of experienced providers of occupational training.
Walter Sisulu University is sinking further into crisis as staff and students appeal for immediate intervention by minister Blade Nzimande.
One of the biggest gripes of business in the employment-equity and skills debate is the fact that there are not enough properly qualified people.
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has reached agreement with the Seta Forum on on transforming the Seta landscape.
Higher education minister Blade Nzimande said the government has invested a lot of its skills levy fund on short courses of "dubious value".
Every university student may be required to learn one African language as condition for graduating, the education department said on Tuesday.
There will be greater access to tertiary education institutions, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande announced in Pretoria on Monday
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/ 3 November 2010
Experts are in the dark about the new Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training but are hopeful her appointment will benefit the sector.