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Protesting Wits students say institution will remain shut down next week
Wits University students say they will use this weekend to mobilise more support.
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Vavi throws his weight behind students protesting for free education
Zwelinzima Vavi has called on South Africa’s working class to throw their weight behind the students.
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Daso loses confidence in fees commission's ability to meet student needs
The organisation has made its submission at the Fees Commission of inquiry in Pretoria.
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President Zuma breaks his silence on #Fees2017 protests
The president has urged students to cooperate with Blade Nzimande, saying he has his full support.
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Fees Commission hears that many matriculants not ready for university
The Basic Education Department made its submission at the commission which is sitting in Pretoria today.
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[LISTEN] Local couple donates block of flats to UWC for students
CapeTalk’s Kienno Kammies spoke to a couple who donated a block of 30 two-bedroom flats to the University of the Western Cape.
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Nzimande defends Mantashe's comments on fee protests
The ANC's Gwede Mantashe said that drastic measures may be necessary to deal with student protests.
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UCT urges govt to find long-term solution to fees crisis
Students and academics protested outside of Parliament yesterday.
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Wits SRC: Talks underway for national march over free education
Wits student leader Fasiha Hassan says they want to join forces with other institutions for a national march.
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UFS says it’s impossible not to hike fees
Professor Morgan says keeping fees flat next year would spell disaster for the institution.
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Fee protests halt academic programme at some institutions across SA
Students are protesting following a fees announcement by Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande.
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The pursuit of degrees: Education group says TVET colleges undervalued
An organisation believes school leavers are receiving the wrong message about furthering their education.
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[LISTEN] What will SA's tertiary education system look like 5 years from now?
Professor Owen Skae, director at Rhodes Business School, chats to CapeTalk’s Kienno Kammies about fees protests and the future of tertiary education in SA.
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Wits suspends more services after student threats
The university says it will continue to engage with student leaders over the matter of free education.
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Nzimande disappointed by student protests
Minister Nzimande has stressed that poor students will benefit from government’s decision.
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Fees Commission report to be completed in mid-2017
Judge Jonathan Heher provided an update on the progress of the commission’s work yesterday in Pretoria.
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Parliamentary committee concerned about student protests
Protests erupted after Minister Nzimande announced that universities would be allowed to hike their fees.
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Students should trust us, says Fees Commission head Heher
Judge Jonathan Heher provided an update in Pretoria, following the first stage of public hearings.
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'No quick fix' to free higher education
The chairman of the Fees Commission of Inquiry says his work is a long-term goal.
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Wits suspends activities after protests
The university says it has suspended activities after considering the safety of staff and students.
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Academic activities at all UCT campuses suspended
Protesting students say they will force a campus shutdown until their grievances are adequately addressed.
