Students Speak About Their Online Learning Experiences
Most universities in South Africa have taken their academic programme online. Even with support from these institutions to students, it hasn’t been an easy...
Celebrating Africa Day During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The role of African Universities as Agents of Solidarity and Development in Post-Pandemic Africa
by Cornelius Hagemeir and Professor Colin Chasi
Africa is defined by colonial...
Covid-19: Education’s Moment Of Enlightenment
Here's a question: You have 2 options presented to you right now; live or learn! Which do you choose?
Hopefully, 100% of respondents will choose...
Wits Students Are Learning Online – At What Cost
As the debate around the effects of online learning continues, Wits University vice-chancellor Adam Habib shared his thoughts on the issue via social media....
Students Struggle To Adjust To Online Learning
By Sibongile Ralana
As the early days of online learning roll out across various tertiary institutions — but students highlight internet access, anxiety and inconsiderate...
PPE For Returning Medical Students Might Not Be Available
Higher education and training, science and technology minister Blade Nzimande announced last week that no campus-based activities would be resumed during level four of...
Achille Mbembe Refutes Spurious Allegations Of Anti-Semitism
Wits academic Professor Achille Mbembe has been accused of anti-semitism by a German politician. Mbembe, who was scheduled to speak at the Ruhrtriennale festival...
Final Year Medical Students Raise Concerns Around Graduation
Final year medical students are concerned they may not be able to graduate this year. As the COVID-19 lockdown continues in South Africa, many...
How Coronavirus Is Affecting Higher Education
The COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) has affected over 90 countries around the world. From schools to business and shops, normal life has been disrupted. In...
Protests At Fort Hare, TUT And Wits
Protests continue at campuses around South Africa. At Wits University students raised the issue of Wits students having no accommodation as the academic year...
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...
Financial Exclusion And Accommodation Dominate Protests At UKZN
Students at the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) have been protesting over issues related to financial exclusions and accommodation. Several buildings including an HIV...
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...
University Not The Only Option Post-Matric
With the release of the 2019 matric results, many matriculants will be awaiting their final acceptance letters from universities and TVET colleges. Those letters...
A Response To Comrade Siya Nyulu’s On The EFF Student Command
COMMENT
The proposal to dissolve the EFF student command is plausible and worth debating.
In an earlier discussion, the six signs of a politically decaying EFFSC...
The EFFSC Is Going Nowhere
COMMENT
I am not going to argue the case for the Economic Freedom Fighters Students Command (EFFSC) WRITES SIYA NYULU. I have already done...
Public Statement Concerning #FeesMustFall Student Activist, Kanya Cekeshe
Public statement by former student leaders and members of the clergy and civil society concerning #FeesMustFall student activist, Kanya Cekeshe
We reproduce their...
Nine Scholarships, Opportunities and Chances To Shine You Could Apply For...
The Daily Vox team has rounded up some of the best academic opportunities for 2020.
https://www.thedailyvox.co.za/get-applying-7-scholarship-and-learnerships-to-check-out/
Global Change Leaders Program 2020 at Coady Institute in Canada...
ConCourt Prevents Attempt To Change Stellenbosch Uni Back To Afrikaans
On Thursday, the Constitutional Court found that the language policy adopted by the University of Stellenbosch in 2016, to prefer English over Afrikaans as...
DUT: Students Afraid To Go To Campus After Student Was Fatally...
Two weeks ago, 18-year-old first-year engineering student Sandile Ndlovu was fatally stabbed in a lecture hall at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). The...
