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Covid-19 lockdown pushes Wits University to offer online learning

Article Bongekile Macupe - 14 Apr 2020

The university plans to teach online as South Africa’s lockdown continues, and is offering zero-rated data for its teaching sites, as well as computing devices for students

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

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How South African universities are preparing for coronavirus

Article Bongekile Macupe - 9 Mar 2020

UP has temporarily disabled its biometric access systems, and several other institutions have established task teams ready to leap into action when Covid-19 hits their campuses

Is life back to normal at UKZN?

Article Bongekile Macupe - 28 Feb 2020

With private security keeping watch, the university and SRC seem to be working towards a compromise on student debt

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

Press Releases IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.

UKZN pays tribute to Joseph Shabalala, Doctor of Music (honoris causa)

Press Releases IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The university joins the global community in mourning the passing of legendary musician and founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dr Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala.

UKZN vice-chancellor calls for perspective and creative engagement on the way forward

Press Releases IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

In addition to overcoming the deadlock between UKZN and students, a way must be found to reconcile the university's financial obligations and students' long-term needs.

In his Sona speech, Ramaphosa must tread the line between promises and reality

Article Bongekile Macupe - 12 Feb 2020

South Africa has a slew of service-delivery problems, most notably in the water and electricity sectors. The time for promises is over: what the country needs is action

Top matriculant comes to UKZN

Press Releases IT Web - 7 Feb 2020

Aaron Naidu has registered at UKZN for a BSc degree majoring in data science.

Student vandalism at UKZN is inexcusable

Article Bongekile Macupe - 5 Feb 2020

There is nothing radical or revolutionary about burning down university property while claiming to be fighting for access to education

Clinical virologist appointed head of department at UKZN

Press Releases IT Web - 4 Feb 2020

Dr Nokukhanya Msomi was named head of Virology in the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences.

Teenager excels despite challenges

Press Releases IT Web - 4 Feb 2020

Thandazile Ngubane matriculated with three distinctions, which earned her acceptance into the dental therapy programme at UKZN.

Top KZN matriculant joins UKZN

Press Releases IT Web - 30 Jan 2020

Shweta Harilal attributed her exceptional results to "long hours dedicated to studying and practising maths over and over again".

UKZN scientists make the grade

Press Releases IT Web - 29 Jan 2020

Dr Veron Ramsuran and Dr Lenine Liebenberg have been named in the African Academy of Science's top 40 list.

Wellcome Trust award goes to UKZN mental health champion

Press Releases IT Web - 28 Jan 2020

Dr Andr? J van Rensburg, a senior researcher in UKZN's Centre for Rural Health, received the Wellcome Trust Discretionary Award.

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