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New funding model’s phase 1 to assist 47% of missing middle students, says Blade Nzimande
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said the first phase of a new comprehensive funding model will immediately assist 47% students…
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Blade Nzimande: NSAFS not in a crisis
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande insists the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is not in crisis despite the many…
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Minister Nzimande: There’s a need to address COVID-19 vaccine myths & fake news
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said there’s a fundamental need to address the myths, fake news, misinformation, and misconceptions around…
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Minister Blade Nzimande suspends DG over disclaimer report by Auditor-General
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has suspended the Director-General of the department, Gwebinkundla Qonde, following a disclaimer by the Auditor-General.…
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Higher Education COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins
Staff in the Higher Education sector will start getting the jab from today. But, only those above the age of…
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Student funding discussion set to resume in Parliament – Minister Blade Nzimande
The Department of Higher Education will return to Parliament next week Tuesday to discuss the issue of funding as students…
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Minister Blade Nzimande condemns fatal shooting of KZN TVET college official
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has condemned a shooting incident, which claimed the life of the head…
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Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande provides lockdown Level 2 updates
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande on Wednesday said that his department had set a target for…
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This is what you need to know when you are applying for NSFAS funding 2021
Applications for student funding for 2021 are officially open. Higher education, science & innovation minister Blade Nzimande on Monday announced…
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Complaint laid over Nzimande’s appointment of a senior position at NSFAS
The appointment of Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande’s former chief of staff to a senior post at…
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Blade Nzimande demands end to protests at universities, TVET colleges
Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande has called on students to fully cooperate and allow the registration and…
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