University Governance
latest news & developmentsUniversities must confront the shadow of institutional capture
South Africa’s universities face growing risks of “institutional capture”, with Universities South Africa warning of governance failures, political interference and rising…
Higher education not a commodity
In this submission to the Fees Commission, academics outline the implications of free higher education.
State ‘advised varsity shutdown’
Academics are putting in place plans to help students write exams should universities shut.
Universities and state control: Cloudy days for academic freedom
The Constitution’s framing lets the state take strong hold of universities.
Heavy-handed Nzimande prepares to face-off against CUT
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande is on a collision course with CUT management after putting the university under administration.
Reign of vice
Until recently, Ndlovu was South Africa’s highest-paid vice-chancellor, earning a R3,7-million package in 2007.