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15th Unisa International Piano Competition
Competitors from across the globe took part
Africa fails to grasp the moment
A lack of cohesion and common vision means the continent has lost clout on the world stage
High court stops Blade Nzimande from placing Unisa under administration
The minister wanted to make the move in the wake of independent reports flagging poor financial controls, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, and mismanagement
Actually, Unisa is in good shape, says vice-chancellor
Professor Puleng LenkaBula lauds the distance learning institution, despite a damning report and battle over it being placed under administration
Unisa has seven days to respond to allegations of mismanagement
Among the numerous allegations are that millions were used to refurbish the vice-chancellor’s official residence, which she is yet to move into
Puleng LenkaBula: The ‘tipping point’ leader is Unisa’s first black woman vice-chancellor
She combines a fighting spirit with a commitment to feminist and ubuntu ethics — qualities that will drive change at the institution
GDP, recession, JSE, rallying rand … these terms mean very little to unemployed South Africans. This is the real picture of our economy
The economy is not producing work, with many young adults working outside their fields of study or considering leaving the country as a result
The EFF reignites #FeesMustFall as it takes Nzimande and Unisa to court
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
Unisa appoints its first woman vice-chancellor
Professor Puleng Lenkabula will be the first woman vice-chancellor since Unisa’s establishment 148 years ago. She is also the fifth women vice-chancellor in the country
Unisa shortlists two candidates for the vice-chancellor job
The outgoing vice-chancellor’s term has been extended to April to allow for a smooth hand-over
When education is neglected, there can be no progress
Development cannot be achieved unless we achieve universal access to education
The language of Afrikaans is not the problem
English is a valuable resource, but we cannot continue to promote it at the expense of the indigenous languages — including Afrikaans
On language, power and privilege in tertiary education
Advocates of retaining Afrikaans as a language of instruction are blind to their own prejudices
Online learning in lockdown is far from ideal
Varsities are determined to complete the first semester even if it hinders some students
Slice of life: A better life, module by module
‘I’ve always loved learning’
Ahead of May 8, young South Africans are reminded of the power of their votes
‘Your vote is the change you want to see’
The workers’ struggle for dignity that’s almost won
The #OutsourcingMustFall movement and its outcomes would change lives forever
Strike called off as Unisa, SRC reach an agreement
University operations are expected to return to normal on Monday
Unisa campus shutdown enters fourth day, talks unsuccessful
The university’s campuses across the country remain closed on Thursday after negotiations end in stalemate
SA’s social policies must be resurrected
As with economics, the state is rudderless, which requires a return to the ideals of the Constitution and a developmental state
Universities: a mirror of their communities
Working with the community surrounding Univen was the most constructive way to changing mindsets
Inspired by nature
NSTF-GreenMatter Award: towards biodiversity conservation, environmental sustainability and a greener economy by an individual or an organisation
Meet UCT’s new ‘spicy’ FabAcademic
Self-confessed maverick Mamokgethi Phakeng says this job was not exactly part of her career plan
Eight years for striking one match
A student arrested during the #FeesMustFall protest in 2016 is fighting his ‘harsh’ sentence
Ghost students created to defraud university bursary system
A Unisa payroll administrator created ghost students and defrauded SAAST, under the administration of NRF, to the tune of R1.7 million
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng appointed new UCT vice-chancellor
Phakeng said she was "humbled" by the appointment, which takes effect on July 1, 2018.
EFFSC shuts down UNISA’s Sunnyside campus as students register late
After reopening late applications, Unisa saw chaos erupt as students climbed over the campus’ fence to register before the January 19 deadline
Internships would spawn ace teachers
Students studying to be teachers by distance learning should be given more time in classrooms
Searching for new queer terms
Words in local languages to describe queer people are offensive and in English are inaccessible
University rankings: Boon or bane?
Most industry players believe the criteria used in university rankings leave out critical considerations such as the social context of South Africa.
Are South Africans up to Thabo Mbeki’s call for a ‘rebirth’?
In his inaugural speech as Unisa chancellor, Mbeki raised a number issues which remain pertinent in the country.