In recent weeks, four board members resigned – Mathatha Tsedu, Krish Naidoo, deputy chairperson Khanyisile Kweyama and John Mattison
Fear-mongering and dehumanisation of the other – particularly the powerless and poor foreign other – are the order of the day in South Africa
‘I am confident Gigaba will demonstrate that the section 5(9)(a) process is indeed meritocratic’
NTEU believes in free higher education, but the staff guiding students through their education should also be considered and informed.
Zuma announced in December that free education would be provided for poor and working class first-year students starting this year.
The M&G Cabinet Report Card has become a respected barometer of government performance. Here are the scores for 2017
States and academics must collaborate or risk foreign experts taking over policy making
Readers write in about Ahmed Timol, the issues that hinder students’ success, and President Zuma’s statue in Nigeria
Mkuseli Apelni has challenged his ex-minister’s decision to suspend him, saying it’s Zuma’s job
The South African Communist Party has condemned the president’s latest Cabinet reshuffle as a "factional removal" and "direct attack".
Muthambi announced on Sunday the suspension of her chief financial officer and a deputy director general.
Minister of Home Affairs Hlengiwe Mkhize has denied asking director general Mkuseli Apleni to help settle her son’s legal battles
Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize says a breakdown of trust led to Mkuseli Apleni’s sudden suspension
Home Affairs Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize announced the suspension in a one-line statement on Monday afternoon. No reason was given.
Readers write in about Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize and accountability, and the ANC constitution
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba was due in Parliament on Tuesday morning to account for some members of the Gupta family’s naturalisation
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba dodged accountability on the naturalisation of some members the Gupta family in Parliament on Tuesday.
The home affairs minister says her predecessor did nothing untoward by waiving a minor naturalisation rule for Guptas
Some of the five new ministers in top Cabinet positions are barely known outside ANC circles. Others are known for their vigorous defence of Zuma.
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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.
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/ 1 November 2010
President Zuma signalled his commitment to improving the skills sector by appointing Hlengiwe Mkhize as deputy minister of Higher Education.
Twenty-seven members (42%) of President Jacob Zuma’s new executive — including himself — are registered as having private business interests.