Tertiary education
In an era of crippling youth unemployment, are degrees still relevant?
Clement Manyathela speaks to the leaders of Sasco, SAUS and EFF Student Command about the importance of student leadership in shaping SA.
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Benchmark tests tipped to play major role in preparing pupils for university
The NBTs are designed specifically to complement the National Senior Certificate as they provide an independent and objective assessment against which the performance of students on the National Senior Certificate can be compared and calibrated.
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Matrics of 2021 face tough reality of limited opportunities for tertiary studies
One institution, the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, has already received 44,000 applications from prospective students, however, it only has space for about 1,000 people.
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Four things that count when a South African graduate looks for work
While graduates find work, the employment outcomes varied between graduates, strongly shaped by personal biographies and choice of institution.
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Gauteng government sets aside R450m for bursaries
Gauteng Premier David Makhura delivered the keynote address at an awards ceremony hosted by the Gauteng City Region Academy. The event was to award bursaries to students to attend institutions of higher learning. Makhura was speaking on 6 April 2021.
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Gauteng government sets aside R450m for bursaries
Gauteng Premier David Makhura delivered the keynote address at an awards ceremony on 6 April 2021 and hosted by the Gauteng City Region Academy. The event was to award bursaries to students to allow them attend institutions of higher learning.
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YONELA DIKO: Education should not be commoditised
Education has become simply an economic investment used to draw economic returns and not a process of developing a human being for wider social development, writes Yonela Diko.
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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
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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
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Can the 2020 academic year be saved? – Nzimande and team brief Parly committee
The Higher Education Department said further delays to the academic calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic could also impact the completion of the 2021 academic year.
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Nzimande wants smooth registration process for tertiary education academic year
The minister said the higher education sector had made strides by building nine new TVET colleges, which were expected to be completed this year.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: From IT to the arts in the workplace
From doctors, lawyers and accountants being the cream of the crop, to software developers and coders being celebrated, is it finally time for the BA brigade to get its moment in the sun, asks Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
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Manamela praises ‘smooth’ university registration process
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says he’s happy with the number of applications that have been received.
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Nsfas: No govt confirmation that student debt will be scrapped
NSFAS says it’s held discussions with universities and TVET colleges to ensure student registrations proceed smoothly.
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[LISTEN] ‘There’s not really a free education system’
Professor Ahmed Bawa, the CEO of Universities South Africa, analyses changes to funding support for higher education.
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Student leaders ready to take action following leak of fees commission report
The University of Pretoria’s student representative council says it is disappointed at the reported findings but it is not surprised.
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NSFAS: Over 175,000 students received funding for 2017 academic year
NSFAS has also communicated with over 9,000 applicants who were unsuccessful as they did not meet the funding criteria.
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[LISTEN] The best ways to save for your child’s education
Financial planner Sylvia Walker suggests taking a long-term approach and suggests some investments to consider.
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Nzimande: 26 public institutions will provide access to nearly 200,000 students
The minister has briefed the media on the state of readiness and opportunities in the post-school education and training sector.
