Sizwe Mabizela
latest news & developments
What universities are doing in the fight against Covid-19
While teaching students during lockdown, institutions of higher learning are also using their expertise to make masks, develop vaccines and research labour abuses
Interdict brought against Rhodes students
Rhodes University sought and succeeded in obtaining an interdict against student protesters on Wednesday after five students were arrested on campus.
Why would anyone in their right mind willingly become a new VC?
Dr Sizwe Mabizela invoked ‘giants of the liberation struggle’ in his inaugural address at Rhodes last weekend.
Rhodes University appoints new vice-chancellor
Rhodes University has appointed a new vice-chancellor who promises transformation, not just at student level, but in all spheres.
Do the maths: Results not in line with SA’s ambitions
The number of quality maths and physical science passes achieved by the class of 2011 bodes ill for SA’s plans to create five million jobs by 2020.
Matric: Umalusi reveals all – almost
Startling findings emerged when the state’s quality watchdog Umalusi revealed details about its controversial "standardisation" of the matric exams.