The ANC recently appointed Nkabane as its deputy chief whip in the National Assembly

The Critical Thinking Forum focused on the higher education sector but it became clear that this is a manifestation of a broader social issue

Changing legislation is one thing – changing people’s attitudes is another

The Higher Education and Training Gender-based Violence Policy and Strategic Framework is helping to eliminate gender-based violence on campuses

Progress made in the planning of the Ekurhuleni Applied Sciences and Technology University

The progress of free education is off to a good start, but there are still issues that need to be dealt with

People’s experiences of accessing and succeeding in higher education are affected by their social standing

Funding fee-free university education will come at a cost

The UDM wants President Jacob Zuma and his Cabinet to urgently spell out his plan for free higher education to avoid a "commotion" at registration.

There are revenue sources that can be examined carefully and accessed to fund free education for all, at all levels.

There is a vital intersect between schools as a pipeline to higher education, and higher education as the conduit for teachers into schools.

Despite having to deal with construction, residence and financing issues, Sol Plaatje students last year averaged the best grades across the country.

Blade Nzimande says the focus of higher education will shift from universities to FET colleges, which must be overhauled in line with workplace needs.

Blade Nzimande faces both external and internal rebellion against his moves this week to redraw the skills-development landscape.

Plans to grow vocational education may not be viable in reality. Primarashni Gower reports.