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Acting head of the SIU Leonard Lekgetho. (SA government/Facebook)

SIU to recover R8 million bursary funded to deceased students, foreign nationals and officials

The SIU has made 36 referrals for disciplinary action against officials, including human resources personnel, administrative clerks and directors, for contravening the Public…

Suspense: ANC secretary general, Ace Magashule. (Photo by Gallo Images/Papi Morake)

Students temporarily kicked out of dormitories in Turkey after Magashule’s foundation fails to pay rent

At least 40 student beneficiaries of the foundation were briefly rendered homeless after their rent was not paid for more than two years

‘The Sars commission has deviated from its originally intended purpose,’ says Jacob Zuma in his papers. (Delwyn Verasamy/ M&G)

Postgraduate opportunities

There are several bursary opportunities still available

Change the direction of your thesis if things have changed in the world – don’t stick with something that isn’t working

How to survive postgrad: Survival tips from postgraduate students

Form good relationships with your classmates for important support in postgrad

Unisa’s vice-chancellor Makhanya said the contribution by his management team was in recognition of “the importance of education in the growth and development of our country”.

Unisa’s top staff take R10m bonus cut to fund students

The gesture by the vice-chancellor, registrar, deans and principals will top up the bursary fund.

Two to tango: A billboard in Uganda promotes fidelity as a way to curb the spread of HIV. The author of this column believes that abstinence campaign should not target women alone.

‘Maiden’ grants won’t stem HIV

Ordering women to stay virgins and not wear minis is akin to saying sex is a solo act

Race row at Tukkies hots up

Race row at Tukkies hots up

A report to parliament cites discrimination in terms of bursaries and election to the alumni board at the University of Pretoria.

Attracting the youth

The basic education department is going to beef up its efforts to attract young people to teaching.

Prepare for the bursary interview

How you conduct yourself in a bursary interview will determine if you get that much-needed financial help, writes <b>Riva Levin</b>.