higher education

By Edwin Naidu Newly installed University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela was once denied the chance to study at the university he now leads. As...

By Johnathan Paoli Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane is leading a South African delegation on a working visit to China to foster international...

By Akani Nkuna University of Cape Town is leading the charge in healthcare innovation in the Global South with its game-changing clinical support tool known as the Practical...

By Edwin Naidu Higher Education Deputy Minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe has been mentoring young leaders and driving crucial national issues while serving in Parliament’s portfolio...

By Thapelo Molefe South Africa’s Technical Vocational Education and Training colleges are facing significant difficulties in implementing the Post-Provisioning Norms framework, including staff placements, according...

By Edwin Naidu South Africa’s tertiary education sector is urgently grappling with sustainability challenges amidst sluggish economic growth and the disruptive influence of digitalisation and artificial intelligence on the global job market, as highlighted by Universities South Africa (USAf) CEO Dr Phethiwe Matutu. “In the...

By Johnathan Paoli The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) has voiced its disappointment regarding the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and its ongoing challenges...

By Buti Manamela I welcome and appreciate the opportunity to providereflections on the Department of Higher and Training’s (DHET’s) strategic thinking around the theme of the dialogue today: ‘Reimagining Education for a Better Future’.  The guiding theme is fundamental to the department’smandate and mission, and...

By Johnathan Paoli This week, Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane expressed confidence in the government's commitment to enhancing educational support and quality within...

By Edwin Naidu A recent briefing on the state of governance of higher education institutions in South Africa, particularly focusing on the role and responsibilities...