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
Despite the daily life challenges, it is also important to recognise that autism comes with its own “superpowers” that students can use to their advantage. Students with autism may be highly intelligent
Universities remain among the few institutions in society dedicated to the careful creation and stewardship of knowledge. If they respond to AI primarily through fear and control, they risk undermining the very intellectual curiosity they seek to protect
Inside Minister Manamela’s high-stakes plan to rewrite the rules of higher education
For every hundred learners entering the NSC system, only a handful leave with Mathematics or Physical Sciences marks that reliably support success in engineering, science, health or technology
The student financial aid scheme said its appeals process would be open until 14 January
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
Buti Manamela’s appointment of three administrators has raised concerns from opposition parties and civil society about potential political interference
The parties said the higher education minister’s dismissal was a vital step towards restoring accountability amid governance failures and allegations of political interference
Universities need to be agile and flexible and focused on innovation and job creation to create courses tailored to needs and the job market’s demands
The brain circulation among academics is an international phenomenon that must be celebrated instead of being despised
A timely call to rethink how African history and knowledge can reclaim space in global narratives
The statistics agency’s youth report notes worsening joblessness, hunger and safety concerns among South Africa’s youth
A transformative approach is needed to improve management processes and teaching outcomes, making institutions more efficient and graduates more employable
The requirements of the job market in all professions require ongoing university curriculum reviews to assess each programme’s relevance and alignment with the needs of professions, industry and society
Jeffrey Rakabe ponders transformation, trauma and tradition in a debut that challenges what it means to grow up
Universities in Africa need to secure funding for students and build new research collaborations while not excluding our US partners
A changing world requires that curricula be adapted to create graduates who are employable
If universities see artificial intelligence as a tool students must learn to use responsibly rather than a force to be policed, academia can establish a productive relationship with the technology
The plan ensures the transformative institution will make a difference locally and internationally
