The University of Fort Hare faces a governance crisis after vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu was placed on precautionary suspension. Councillors warn of contested authority, procedural strain and risks to institutional integrity in the Eastern Cape university
Inside Minister Manamela’s high-stakes plan to rewrite the rules of higher education
Nobuhle Nkabane | SCORE: E Buti Manamela | SCORE: C Before her dismissal Nkabane’s 2025 tenure was a case of ambitious intentions undermined by poor execution, lack of transparency and perceived political patronage. On paper, she advanced reasonable reforms: capital injections, board appointments at NSFAS/skills bodies, and a plan for skills-driven post-school education. But in […]
The country’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities were at the centre of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s axing in July of former higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane
The student says that, after she was abused and belittled, instead of addressing the claims, the college launched disciplinary proceedings against her
Democratic Alliance’s Helen Zille cornered the ANC’s Fikile Mbalula with the ultimatum to axe the minister or lose DA support on budget votes
The Democratic Alliance had threatened to withhold its vote unless President Cyril Ramaphosa fired the errant higher education minister
The parties said the higher education minister’s dismissal was a vital step towards restoring accountability amid governance failures and allegations of political interference
The South African Communist Party leader continues his tirade against alliance partner ANC for bringing the Democratic Alliance into the unity government
Valuable work experience is gained in the skills-driven training programme
Continuous skills development is crucial to enable the youth to adapt to changing job markets and technological advancements
The academy helps small businesses to gain exposure and access to market opportunities so they can reach their full potential
UMP celebrates 10 years of trailblazing excellence
