Education
Withheld certificates and a decade of NSFAS failures
Kholeka Gcaleka demands swift action on funding model and service standards
By Tamar Kahn
Manamela names assessor to scrutinise problems at University of Venda
The University of Venda investigation follows the suspension of senior officials amid corruption claims
By Kabelo Khumalo
‘Sustainability and ethics are no longer optional’: preparing business leaders for a changing world
SPONSORED |Through its focus on responsible business education, Gibs equips professionals with the skills to navigate global challenges and drive positive change
WATCH | How purpose-built residences are helping University of the Free State students succeed
SPONSORED | DBSA-backed development delivers 520 additional beds, expanding access to safe, affordable student accommodation on campuses
Foreign academics at SA universities — why is parliament upset?
Tertiary institutions will have to report nationality, citizenship and visa status of all employees
By Tamar Kahn
Court voids R49bn NSFAS tender but orders compensation
NSFAS wins bid to cancel contracts but may owe damages to affected service providers
By Tamar Kahn
ANALYSIS | Why critics say university rankings are not fit for purpose
Critics argue that international university rankings are flawed and unscientific, and often serve the interests of commercial enterprises rather than accurately measuring institutional quality
By Tamar Kahn
Higher education minister urges industry to open doors for student training
Higher education minister Buti Manamela has called on industry to provide more workplace training opportunities for students as the government introduces updated occupational skills qualifications in South Africa
By Tamar Kahn
Manamela defends decision to place NSFAS under administration
Minister cites need to stabilise student aid scheme before reforms get under way
By Tamar Kahn
SA’s R24bn student debt crisis strains universities
Over 60% deemed unrecoverable despite rising government investment in aid, MPs told
By Tamar Kahn
Government plans screen time guidelines for children aged 2 to 6
Education minister Siviwe Gwarube plans limits for children aged two to six
By Tamar Kahn
MPs urge higher education minister to abolish ailing Seta system
Setas are failing to tackle the youth unemployment crisis, say parliamentarians
By Tamar Kahn
Gauteng reviews decentralised model as schools’ municipal debt hits R583m
Maile wants education department to manage school finances and payments of accounts
By Sinesipho Schrieber
Gwarube feels the heat as MPs seek public protector probe into textbook deal
Committee wants independent investigation into disputed grades 1 to 3 textbook process
By Tamar Kahn
NSFAS placed under administration — for the third time
Hlengani Mathebula appointed administrator after Manamela dissolves board
By Tamar Kahn
