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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

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

South African universities record 22 deaths from Covid-19

A Universities South Africa survey shows that 20 people — 19 staff members and one student — at local universities have died after contracting the coronavirus

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

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

“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

South Africans could face rising living and borrowing costs after inflation accelerated to 4% in April, with economists warning that fuel-driven global price shocks — not domestic demand — are complicating the South African Reserve Bank’s interest rate outlook

Service provider to take ‘legal action’ against R14m student

It was confirmed today that a NSFAS recipient was mistakenly paid R14-million instead of the allocated R1 400 for food allowance.

Wathinta umfazi: ANC Women’s League secretary general Meokgo Matuba says the league will push hard to get women into positions of power. (Delwyn Verasamy)

WSU student accidentally receives R14m NSFAS deposit

The student had reported it to the university, but had allegedly spent R500 000 of it in the past five months.

The Incoming chief justice Raymond Zondo cautioned against populist accusations that the judiciary is captured. (Paul Botes/M&G)

​Campus politics signals a jump to the left, say student leaders

The Economic Freedom Fighters and Pan Africanist movement dominate Cape university SRCs.

Resistance: André Muller started his own church.

Holomisa urges Zuma to intervene in WSU strike

From the UDM leader to Cope’s youth wing, movements have called for the president’s involvement and the end of "childish" threats at WSU.

Walter Sisulu University: Administrator to continue

Walter Sisulu University might have to extend its current administrator’s contract due to the current labour impasse over the last two months.

Government to confront crisis at Walter Sisulu University

Government will finally address concerns about the future of Walter Sisulu University following a labour impasse that has shut down the institution.

Student unions have protested the closure of Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape. (Gallo/Daily Dispatch)

Outrage at Walter Sisulu University closure

Political parties and student organisations have condemned the Walter Sisulu University’s decision to close indefinitely.

Bangalore coast to victory in IPL

Walter Sisulu University placed under administration

The department of higher education has appointed an administrator for the embattled Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape.

Green dream for Easter Cape

Rural development conference hears how the area can become South Africa’s bread basket.

Research goes back to our roots

Research goes back to our roots

Walter Sisulu University academics hone in on indigenous knowledge.