Gender-Based Violence continues to plague institutions of higher education in South Africa. This comes after it was revealed that 10% of all rape cases that are reported to the police stem from institutions of higher learning. The South African Union Students (SAUS) says the brutal murder of Xaba was a Gender-Based Violence crime. In February … Read more
The time to register as a Unisa student is quickly running out. However, you can still do your best to meet the deadline and register for the first semester of 2023. Many students will be scrambling to complete their registration for the upcoming tertiary education academic year, which is expected to begin in the middle … Read more
According to a report by HAITU, nursing Tuition Fees Alleged To Have Increased by 200% The Health and Allied workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) stated that they are appalled at the 200% increase in nursing tuition fees The Union Provincial Chairperson Bafana Tshabalala stated that they are unsure as to why there has been such … Read more
Nsfas has recently briefed the media and public higher education about the bursary scheme’s readiness for the 2023 academic year. Some higher learning institutions are yet to receive confirmation of student funding applications from the bursary scheme, including Unisa. The University of South Africa (Unisa) announced a delay in the confirmation of 2023 Nsfas funding … Read more
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) student command urged the government to establish more tertiary institutions. The organization believes that it will allow students with a matric bachelor’s pass to gain access to tertiary education. One of South Africa’s political parties’ student command requested for the government to establish more universities. The student command made the request as … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is confident that all deserving students who applied for funding will receive the comprehensive bursary. This is on condition that students meet the qualification requirements for the bursary. Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande revealed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) will be able to fund all qualifying students … Read more
Despite the progressive legislation that allows for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community to be protected, homophobia still persists, especially in schools. This affects the mental health and livelihood of queer learners. On paper, South Africa is incredibly progressive when it comes to protecting the rights of the queer community. In May 1996, South Africa … Read more
As tertiary institutions across the country prepare to reopen soon, academic staff at the University of Cape Town are preparing to embark on strike action for the first time in the institution’s history. The institution’s academic staff is preparing to down tools this week over an ongoing wage increase dispute with UCT management. In a … Read more
Over the next few weeks, thousands of students will enroll in institutions of higher learning as the 2023 academic year gets underway. The minister of higher education is confident that the sector is ready for the administration of the 2023 academic year. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) wants to ensure that all … Read more
Social grant beneficiaries who were part of the 2022 matric cohort have shown an impressive increase in performance in all provinces. This comes amid difficult circumstances, including the Covid-19 pandemic and rolling power cuts. The Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu has congratulated all the social grant beneficiaries who sat for the 2022 matric final exams. … Read more