SOAS students are petitioning for Adam Habib’s removal following his use...
Students at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) are calling for the removal of Adam Habib as the director...
Wits Academics Respond To Adam Habib’s Resignation
(Academic Staff Association of Wits University) ASAWU noted the resignation of the Vice Chancellor and Principal, Prof Adam Habib, with effect from the end...
NSFAS: Funding is not being phased out for teaching and nursing...
There has been much alarm around the news that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) might be defunding teaching and nursing degrees. But...
What you need to know about NSFAS 2022
The cycle for the 2022 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) applications are due to open in the next month or so. NSFAS has...
Everything You Need To Know About NSFAS 2019
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a funding loan system that been plagued by many problems. Delays in providing funds and not...
What You Need To Know About The New EFFSC President Mandla...
The assembly of the Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command (EFFSC) elected leadership at the weekend, and Mandla Shikwambana, a former University of Venda SRC...
Confusion continues around NSFAS funding for PGCE students
Students from the University of Western Cape (UWC) say they are having issues with the postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE). They have been informed...
Most Universities Are Not Accepting Walk-Ins
It's that time of the year again when students pick up their books and go back to university. With it comes the hassle of...
NSFAS: A necessary struggle for many students
In many South African universities, tuition fees are high and continue to skyrocket on a yearly basis. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)...
Fees Must Fall 2021: here are 10 key questions
A shutdown is underway at various universities across South Africa as students ramp up protests that began at several campuses last week. Most of...
UKZN Is Still A Colonial Institution
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Last month, the Witness published a story of one Mr Vincent Luxolo Mtyende, a lecturer at the University of KwaZulu Natal, who according to...
#SaveUFHAcademicYear, Say UFH Students
Promises have been made to students that no one will be left behind as the government tries to “save the academic year”. Yet students...
No Late Applications To Be Accepted
With the release of matric results, new students will be getting ready to secure their place at the various institutions of higher learning. Many...
Blade Nzimande finally announces 2022 NSFAS applications dates
Higher education minister, Dr Blade Nzimande announced the opening of the 2022 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) applications. During an October 28 briefing,...
All you need to know about South African university registration for...
On January 19, the national senior certificate results were released. Pupils across the country will find out what marks they have earned. Following that...
Transformation and “Hitler committed no crime” – UCT is...
The academic year is yet to properly begin but the University of Cape Town (UCT) is embroiled in controversy.
Hitler comments
A lecturer at the University...
The Real Price Of A Degree: The Untold Story Of Financially...
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Author and masters candidate at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Thuthukani Nkosi will be publishing his book The Real Price of a Degree,...
TVET colleges: here’s what you need to know
Usually conversations around higher education in South Africa are centered on universities. But technical vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are also an important...
NSFAS: ‘We’re Ready For 2020’
On Wednesday, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) briefed parliament on the scheme’s readiness for the 2020 academic year. NSFAS Administrator Dr. Randall...
New Protests For Accommodation At UNISA And Security At NMU
Students from the University of South Africa (UNISA) and Nelson Mandela University (NMU) are protesting. At Unisa, students protested this past week over accommodation...
