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New education policy on gender violence released

Education Bongekile Macupe - 9 Aug 2020

Universities and other higher education institutions have to develop ways of preventing or dealing with rape and other damaging behaviour

A small number of students can return to university, but some choose not to

Coronavirus Bongekile Macupe - 26 Jul 2020

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

UCT to loan (some) students laptops during Covid-19 lockdown

Article Bongekile Macupe - 1 Apr 2020

The university is also surveying its students to ascertain what kind of support they need to be able to participate in online learning

Some varsities are out of touch with students’ reality

Article Bongekile Macupe - 19 Mar 2020

On Tuesday Nzimande announced the closure of all higher education institutions as of Wednesday until April 15

Government’s plan for universities and schools – the story so far

Article Bongekile Macupe - 16 Mar 2020

Ministers outline initiatives and the plans for all education institutions

Ramaphosa closes schools as country grapples with coronavirus

Article Bongekile Macupe - 15 Mar 2020

Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week

Universities to be made more affordable

Article Bongekile Macupe - 4 Oct 2019

Cheaper - but not free. New regulations to tackle expensive tertiary education

Postgraduate funding needs a boost

Article Shireen Motala & Saurabh Sinha - 27 Sep 2019

There’s a shortage of skilled labour and private-public sector investment may be the solution

What is the real value of a doctoral degree?

Article Ylva Rodny-Gumede - 27 Jun 2019

The qualification must evolve beyond the niche to better the society in which academics live

Shaping cities goes beyond student beds

Article Mark Paterson, Leslie Bank & Jean Paul Addie - 18 Jan 2019

Sustainable urban development requires the collaboration of municipalities and the universities to advance social integration

Crisis at TVET – 20 colleges shut down as students wait years for diplomas

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jan 2017

‘Sheer incompetence’ and a lack of diligence appear to be holding up the certification process at TVET colleges.

Nzimande: 75% of students won’t experience fee increases in 2017

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jan 2017

Student protesters should make the most of the opportunities government has made available to them, says the higher education minister.

Coloniality persists in our universities and we must urgently decolonise

Article Savo Heleta - 18 Nov 2016

Decolonisation will take time and those capable of making it a reality are in short supply.

Varsities are chronically underfunded say more than 1 200 SA academics

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Aug 2016

An open letter, penned by the academics, to president, higher education minister and finance minister.

Zuma names two new universities

Article Sapa - 25 Jul 2013

Two institutions being built in the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga will start operating next year with no more than 200 students each.

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Sarah Smit - 30 Oct 2020

A judgment from the apex court empowers employers to change their workers’ contracts — without consultation

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des erasmus - 30 Oct 2020

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National

The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

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Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest