Hlengiwe Mkhize

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