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Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande at a media briefing on 28 October 2021. Picture GCIS

Higher education

Past two years extremely tough on higher education sector: Nzimande

By Shamiela Fisher

Minister Blade Nzimande said he was proud that the system had remained resilient despite the numerous challenges of funding constraints, COVID restrictions and...

  • NSFAS applications open, budget has been raised to R42 billion in 2021

    Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande announced the opening of National Student Financial Aid Scheme applications for the 2022 academic year on 28 October 2021. Nzimande also said that funding to public universities and TVET colleges had increased from R20 billion in 2018 to R42 billion in 2021.

    295 days ago
  • Taliban fighters stand guard along a street at the Massoud Square in Kabul on August 16, 2021. Picture: Wakil Kohsar / AFP

    Afghan universities deserted as Taliban impose new rules

    The Taliban have promised a softer rule than during their first stint in power from 1996-2001, when women's freedoms in Afghanistan were sharply curtailed and they were banned from higher education.

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  • Universities halt face-to-face classes for 2 weeks

    Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande announced on 30 June 2021 that while universities would not officially be closing as initially announced by the president, they would be halting contact classes for the following 14 days. #BladeNzimande #COVID19 #HigherEducation

    415 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, briefing the media on 30 June 2021. Picture: Boikhutso Ntsoko/Eyewitness News

    Nzimande: All universities won’t close but exams must be postponed

    The minster on Wednesday announced measures adopted in the higher education sector under the adjusted level 4 lockdown regulations on student accommodation, academic classes and graduation ceremonies and events.

    415 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, briefing the media on 30 June 2021. Picture: Boikhutso Ntsoko/Eyewitness News

    WATCH LIVE: Higher Education Minister Nzimande briefing on lockdown level 4

    The minister is briefing the media after President Ramaphosa announced that South Africa would move to an adjusted level 4 lockdown on Sunday.

    415 days ago
  • A group of University of Pretoria students walked from Durban to Pretoria to raise funds to assist those with historic debt and financial exclusion. Picture: Walk of Hope.

    Tuks group walk 650km to raise funds for financially struggling students

    Under the banner 'Walk of Hope', the initiative aims to assist those with historic debt, financial exclusion, and those who could not afford meals.

    463 days ago
  • Firefighters try, in vain, to extinguish a fire in the Jagger Library, at the University of Cape Town, after a forest fire came down the foothills of Table Mountain, setting university buildings alight in Cape Town, on 18 April 2021. Picture: Rodger Bosch/AFP

    ANALYSIS: Why do the archives damaged in Cape Town’s fire matter so much?

    Why is the African Studies Book Collection - which is housed at the Jagger Library at the University of Cape Town - so significant?

    486 days ago
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    ANALYSIS: This is how SA’s higher education funding system can be more realistic

    Ongoing student protests in South Africa have once again highlighted various problems with higher education funding. They boil down to challenges of affordability and sustainability.

    498 days ago
  • Protest action by students in the Braamfontein Precinct. Jorrisen, Bertha & De Korte Str affected. Picture: @JoburgMPD/Twitter.

    Students vow to continue protests over historic debt next week until demands met

    Wits University SRC’s Mpendulo Mfeka reiterated that they were not backing down until their demands were met.

    518 days ago
  • Minister Nzimande: No confirmed funding for new university students

    Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande addressed the media on 8 March 2021, in Pretoria, elaborating on why NSFAS may not be able to fund all new students applying to universities for the 2021 academic year. #HigherEducation #BladeNzimande #FeesMustFall

    529 days ago
  • Prospective students at Wits University on 9 January 2018. Picture: EWN

    Debt, COVID-19 financial woes threaten to end dreams of thousands of students

    Many students don't qualify for NSFAS funding and Universities South Africa's CEO Ahmed Bawa said there needed to be more assistance for the so-called missing middle.

    543 days ago
  • This is the plan for the resumption of tertiary education in SA

    Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande held a briefing on plans for the reopening of universities and other tertiary institutions. #Covid19news #HigherEducation #BladeNzimande

    578 days ago
  • These are the sectors in SA where you are most likely to get a job

    The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, launched the latest National List of Occupations in High Demand (OIHD) in South Africa. This list signals opportunities where students and graduates are likely to stand a better chance of finding employment.

    631 days ago
  • Higher Education Minister: Most institutions will complete 2020 academic year by mid-March 2021

    The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, addressed the media in a briefing to announce further measures to be implemented on COVID-19 within the higher education and training sector. He also announced when the 2020 academic year would be completed for most institutions.

    631 days ago
  • FILE: Higher Education Minister Dr Blade Nzimande. Picture: GCIS

    Nzimande: Black women excluded from senior management at certain universities

    The Higher Education Minister said a report identified five factors preventing the participation of black academics - particularly black women - in universities.

    772 days ago
  • 'Where we're not ready, we're not going to open' - Higher Education Minister

    Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande briefed the media on the COVID-19 measures for tertiary education institutions.

    801 days ago
  • FILE: Higher Education Minister Dr Blade Nzimande. Picture: GCIS

    Nzimande: Corruption still one of biggest problems in higher education system

    Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said the sector made strides by building nine new TVET colleges which were expected to be completed this year.

    938 days ago
  • Ramaphosa said the newly launched district development plan had already assisted government in identifying challenges facing the areas where the model has been piloted. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter

    FACT CHECK: President Ramaphosa’s claims about progress in SA since 1994

    Africa Check takes a closer look at five claims made by President Cyril Ramaphosa about South African government achievements since 1994.

    1004 days ago
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