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Restoring integrity and protecting universities from political and commercial predation are priorities for Universities South Africa (USAf), the membership body representing all 26 public universities in South Africa.

Universities South Africa sounds alarm on rising campus governance risks

Several universities are facing deepening governance crises marked by institutional capture, leadership instability and weakened accountability systems, say higher education…

Fees Must Fall protests in 2015 spread to numerous universities. Is it time for renewed protests? Photo: Madelene Cronjé

Financial exclusion: A call for Fees Must Fall 2.0?

Protests over accommodation shortfalls have taken place at the University of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Nelson Mandela University

Expressing anger on social media is merely performative outrage and does not result in action to prevent such abuse

Universities need to better address gender inequality, report says

The report by the Commission for Gender Equality found that universities were reluctant to review their sexual harassment policies This content is restricted to registered users…

Professor Rushiella Songca has made significant changes since she took office as Vice-Chancellor of Walter Sisulu University in 2021.

The architect of change: Prof Songca’s vision brings change to WSU

Her 10-year strategic plan is guiding the university’s transformation

New VC at WSU aims to restore tarnished jewel

Professor Rushiella Songca has ambitious plans to improve the performance of the institution

Q&A Sessions: Royalty takes over at the Public Service Commission

Somododa Fikeni tells Nicolene de Wee about his new portfolio, his days as a herd boy in the Eastern Cape and being homeless for three weeks in the US

Ngcukaitobi, the new sheriff at Walter Sisulu University

The new chairperson of the council reveals his plans to shake up his alma mater and some of the problems he found when he started getting involved in the university’s affairs

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has suspended all contact classes, examinations and assessments at its East London campus for two weeks. Students will also be confined to their residences.

WSU suspends classes and exams to avoid the spread of Covid-19

The university says it has to take the precautionary measures because 26 students have tested positive on its East London campus

The University of Fort Hare’s Alice campus.

Eastern Cape universities concerned by rising Covid cases

Fort Hare says 26 more students have tested positive while Walter Sisulu University says some of its students have been admitted to hospital.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande.

Five universities extend academic year to March 2021

Minister Blade Nzimande says a staggered ending of the academic year is intended to support students

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has suspended all contact classes, examinations and assessments at its East London campus for two weeks. Students will also be confined to their residences.

Walter Sisulu University is playing catch-up with online learning

Some affluent institutions have already finished the first semester online, but historically disadvantaged universities like Walter Sisulu University are having to start from…

Vice-chancellor Rob Midgley wants to use funds for accommodation. WSU

Engineering slips out of gear at varsity

Walter Sisulu University wants to reprioritise R178-million that it stands to give back to treasury after failing to spend it

(John McCann/M&G)

Universities rally to fight pandemic

These institutions are a crucial part of the research and development process that underpins South Africa’s life-and-death fight against the Covid-19 outbreak

Higher education minister, Blade Nzimande.  File photo

Students need unity from leadership, not Twitter wars

Universities South Africa is an important voice that we should look to in the higher education sector. Unfortunately it is often inaudible

The University of Fort Hare, pictured, and Mangosuthu University of Technology are among those
grappling with governance strain.

Students at two Eastern Cape universities back on campus after water cuts

The Universities of Walter Sisulu and Fort Hare had to send staff and students home as a municipal protest had affected water supply

Graduates are being left in the lurch by a higher education department that is simply unable to deliver the crucial certificates proving their qualifications – in some cases dating back to 1992

The best paying degrees to study

Although youth unemployment remains a problem for the country, more and more graduates are finding jobs

According to Tim​esLive

NSFAS big spender to have her day in court

Sibongile Mani was asked to hand herself over to the Hawks office where she was then arrested

There are initiatives that can be taken to help millennials overcome challenges. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Open varsity gates to the commons

These institutions needn’t be discrete spaces and can be used to change the urban environment

“Every institution has known what to expect

Council defends law school accreditation decision

The Council for Higher Education head has defended the council’s bombshell decision to withdraw the undergraduate LLB degree accreditation for WSU

Earlier this month, Nehawu said Steven Zwane — a former chief operating officer at Barclays Africa — was hired illegitimately, accusing him of nepotism and demanded his resignation. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Student fund gets a human face

Steven Zwane is the scheme’s new boss and wants buy-in to support the business of helping students