Tertiary education
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.
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Mantashe tackles question of 'free' education
Mantashe says many South Africans demand “free things” but says it doesn't always work like that.
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Demonstrations & Disruptions as UP gears up for #Fees2017 protests
There were brief disruptions to classes at the University of Pretoria (UP) by a small group of students following the announcement that universities will individually be responsible for their own fee prices for the 2017 Academic year.
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FACT CHECK: Are 41% of SA college students HIV positive?
Africa Check looks at the HIV prevalence rate among college students in South Africa.
