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Maphai's and Mosia’s reports were scathing of the council and Unisa’s managers

Higher education minister Blade Nzimande’s intention to place Unisa under administration has been widely welcomed by academics and political parties.

Report into governance of institution revealed a ‘cauldron of instability characterised by a culture of fear, intimidation, bullying, maladministration, [and] financial irregularities’

Higher education minister Blade Nzimande’s intention to place Unisa under administration has been widely welcomed by academics and political parties.

From cape flats to academic heights: The journey of Prof Jonathan Jansen in embracing potential and shaping education for a brighter future.

A recent example of misunderstanding and fear based neither on facts nor evidence in our beloved country (which may or may not have been captured by malevolent aliens having fun turning us against each other) is the furore over Julius Malema’s singing of the old anti-apartheid song Dubul’ ibhun...

Educationist stalwarts, Ridwan Samodien and Jonathan Jansen unpack some reasons behind the education crisis in South Africa.

Chris Jones asks what Nelson Mandela and some of his contemporaries and predecessors would have said about the situation at some of our universities – where there is ruthless and sometimes deadly competition for resources.

This year’s NSTF champions span academia, business and civil society

Digital technologies and connectivity hold the key to unlocking the true potential of Africas young people. By opening up new opportunities for African youth to learn and for teachers to connect with students in the most remote and rural communities...