An outreach programme aimed at boosting participation in STEM subjects in Limpopo has highlighted the concerns and dreams of the next generation
Plastic surgeon Dr Mosadi Mahoko reflects on the less glamorous aspects of her job, winning the prestigious Jack Penn award and why she loves the sea
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Peter Mbati’s appointment at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in Pretoria is under the spotlight
The sole remaining witness flounders on the first day of the higher education portfolio committee investigation into SMU vice-chancellor Professor Peter Mbati
Sefako Makgatho University vice-chancellor Professor Peter Mbati had interdicted parliament last month from continuing with the inquiry
Minister Blade Nzimande says a staggered ending of the academic year is intended to support students
Lawyers have told Parliament’s higher education portfolio committee that it can’t examine sexual misconduct allegations against Vice-Chancellor Peter Mbati
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
Those at historically disadvantaged universities feel abandoned while their peers at richer institutions continue with their studies
A Universities South Africa survey shows that 20 people — 19 staff members and one student — at local universities have died after contracting the coronavirus
A chronic housing shortage at the University of Zululand means many students are living in squalid conditions, whether on or off campus
Working with the community surrounding Univen was the most constructive way to changing mindsets
The NPA has dropped the corruption charges against professor Thidziambi Phendla, who says the "false allegations" ruined her life.
The student aid scheme claims the outstanding fees have been paid up; not so, says Univen.
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The University of Venda will provide learners in rural areas with career and study counselling next week.
The Vuwani Science Centre, based in the dusty Vuwani village, is one of the University of Venda’s flagship community engagement programmes.
The University of Venda is set in the heart of Limpopo’s rich agricultural sector.
”Prodigious” is the only word that can describe the performance of Kgothatso Montjane, the South African female wheelchair tennis champion. Unlike many sporting personalities who started playing sport at an early age, the 21-year-old, who hails from Seshego, Polokwane, has only been playing wheelchair tennis since 2005.
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Businessman Cyril Ramaphosa refused to be drawn on his nomination as African National Congress president on Wednesday night at the launch of a fund-raising campaign for the University of Venda. He was hounded for an answer from the minute he set foot through the door of Gallagher Estate, in Midrand.