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Higher Education Department to take action against Trinity International Bible University over honorary doctorates
The Higher Education Department says it’s considering taking decisive action against the Trinity International Bible University that has been allegedly…
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Dept of Higher Education set up operations centers at Majuba TVET College
The Higher Education Department has set up an operations center at the Majuba TVET College to respond to student concerns,…
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Student says his mother sold her car to pay for fees at now-deregistered Damelin
A disheartened third-year IT student from the newly-deregistered private college, Damelin, has recounted how his mother sold her vehicle to…
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11 people arrested for selling fake matric certificates
Education quality assurer, Umalusi, said that eleven suspects were arrested by the Hawks for selling fraudulent matric certificates. The education…
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Treasury’s move to cut NSFAS funding described as an attack on poor students
The National Treasury’s decision to cut the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding by R13 billion is being described…
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Unisa: Academic project remains intact despite facing administration
The University of South Africa (Unisa) said its academic project remained intact and solid despite a looming intention by the…
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Students vow to continue protesting over funding and debt
The South African Students Congress is going ahead with plans to shut down universities on Monday. Among its demands is…
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Unisa reduces 2021 intake of first-year students by 20 000
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has reduced its intake of 2021 first-year students by 20,000. The Higher Education Department…
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Covid-19 financial impact on SA universities stands at over R3.8bn
The Higher Education Department says the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on university expenditure is over R3.8 billion. This…
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2020 Academic year will be saved: Higher Education Department
The 2020 academic year will be saved, according to the Higher Education Department. The department unveiled plans to gradually phase…
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