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File photo: The pilot project involves 39 public higher education institutions, including the University of Johannesburg and the University of the Western Cape. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
ACCOMMODATION

As student march to Wits vice-chancellor’s home, higher education sets up new committee to deal with protesters concerns

The NSFAS accommodation cap and other concerns will be discussed by task force comprising the department of higher education and training, Usaf and vice-chancellors

  • Mandisa Ndlovu
4 min read
ACE MAGASHULE

Higher education shutdown looms as Nzimande scurries for funding solutions

Nzimande’s last-minute scramble to find funding for students has not stopped them from mobilising for a nationwide shutdown.

  • Bongekile Macupe
7 min read
BRAAMFONTEIN

Wits VC pleads with Nzimande for guidance

The installation ceremony of Professor Zeblon Vilakazi has been postponed as student protests escalate and a by-stander is killed

  • Chris Gilili
3 min read
BLADE NZIMANDE

‘Why am I being shot?’ Witnesses describe last moments of man shot during Wits protests

The man was shot as police clashed with Wits students in Braamfontein. The protesters are demanding that no students be financially excluded

  • Bongekile Macupe
4 min read