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Restoring integrity and protecting universities from political and commercial predation are priorities for Universities South Africa (USAf), the membership body representing all 26 public universities in South Africa.

Universities South Africa sounds alarm on rising campus governance risks

Several universities are facing deepening governance crises marked by institutional capture, leadership instability and weakened accountability systems, say higher education…

Professor Sakhela Buhlungu. Photo: UFH Facebook

Is state capture metamorphosing into higher education capture?

For all we know, the higher education sector might even have some senior managers who aid and abet institutional capture, just like the Madlanga Commission has outed some…

Celebrating 21 years of impact: DUT’s vision for innovation and excellence

This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education. Since its formation in 2002, through the…

Celebrating 21 years of impact: DUT’s vision for innovation and excellence

This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education. Since its formation in 2002, through the…

Media Statement: Durban University of Technology responds to misinformation on DUT355 infrastructure project

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) notes with concern the misinformation and unfounded allegations published by a Johannesburg-based media outlet regarding an…

The Durban University of Technology (above) has rejected suggestions that one of its students committed suicide because he had not got  financial support from the National Student Aid Scheme.

Durban university denies student jumped to his death over funding

The National Student Aid Scheme insisted it had fully funded his studies, despite suggestions to the contrary from student leaders

Durban University of Technology: Your gateway to a brighter future

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications currently open, and aspiring scholars have a wide array of programmes to choose from

Unveiling excellence: DUT’s odyssey of innovation beyond its academia

The ENVISION2030 statement of intent highlights DUT’s aspiration to be creative, innovative, entrepreneurial and adaptive

The Durban University of Technology (above) has rejected suggestions that one of its students committed suicide because he had not got  financial support from the National Student Aid Scheme.
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Unveiling excellence: DUT’s odyssey of innovation beyond academia

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NSFAS board chairperson Ernest Khosa. (OJ Koloti, Gallo Images)

NSFAS urges unpaid students to get accredited to avoid ‘ghost payments’

National Student Financial Aid Scheme implements new system to streamline financial support and root out fraudulent payments while thousands are awaiting for allowances

DUT Executive Management and the SRC leadership during the 2023 SOUA at Indumiso campus.

Durban University of Technology (DUT) 2023 State of the University Address

DUT shares roadmap to a transformed society

Together in song: There was a band called Fire Brigade owned by Cynthia Mavuso’s father that used to rehearse at his home. On this particular day in the 1990s, they had held a beauty contest called Miss Fire Brigade. (Cynthia Mavuso)

The abysmal state of South Africa’s photo archives

With most photographers struggling to raise capital to digitise work, those that have managed to do so have mostly used their own resources

(Twitter: News 24)

Five KZN campuses closed after prospective students ‘invade’

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) on Wednesday closed its five KwaZulu-Natal campuses until further notice after scores of prospective students descended on its main…

Student accommodation at the University of Zululand. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

UniZulu’s plans to build residences hampered because it does not own land

The university’s council says it does not have the deed to the land it is built on

#FeesMustFall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile pleaded guilty to public violence, possession of a dangerous weapon, and two counts of failure to comply with police orders. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

#FeesMustFall activist elated after his house arrest conditions have been relaxed

Bonginkosi Khanyile says not having police coming to his house everyday is a step forward for him gaining his freedom

#FeesMustFall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile pleaded guilty to public violence, possession of a dangerous weapon, and two counts of failure to comply with police orders. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

‘They got careers, I got a record’

#FeesMustFall sought free education for all, but it cost one of its champions his liberty

For the past two weeks students at several campuses embarked on a protest to call for the debt to be scrapped. (Gallo Images)

Old debts cost universities dearly

​While university students have been calling for historical fees debt to be scrapped, Parliament has heard that the amount owed is R9-billion

(Twitter: News 24)

Student fatally shot in DUT protests

The student was injured during protests at DUT Steve Biko campus and later died in hospital

‘This happens on a yearly basis, but this year the university did not have a plan,’ said Keneuwe Setai, treasurer general for the Wits SRC, who added that students had been sleeping in libraries, toilets and in the SRC office. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Varsity disruptions as students protest financial exclusion, accommodation shortages

Wits student leaders are calling for accommodation for returning students as UKZN protests delayed Nsfas funding

Khanyile appeared in the Durban regional court on Monday where magistrate Sizwe Hlophe handed down the judgement. (Gallo)

Fees Must Fall activist handed three year suspended sentence

Fees Must Fall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile was sentenced on Monday after he was found guilty of public violence in August last year