Several universities are facing deepening governance crises marked by institutional capture, leadership instability and weakened accountability systems, say higher education…
While a bridge may symbolise connection, many South Africans still begin their journeys from vastly unequal social starting points
This is an edited extract from Jonathan Jansen’s new book, Breaking Bread
It is incomprehensible that some would claim we flourished under oppression, just because we had better roads and electricity
Campuses elsewhere in Africa have seen the damage done by student activism influenced by political parties, a matter that has raised concern at South Africa’s higher education…
Forensic science was critical in convicting axe murderer Henri van Breda who killed his father, mother and brother in their upmarket home
The moment I heard of Mayosi’s death, I wondered if academia in South Africa has become a deathtrap for trailblazing black academics, says the writer
The beneficiaries of an unjust economic system remain blind to the crippling effects of its legacy
As by Fire’s hard look at the recent violence on campuses presents dire warnings and hope
The rector of the University of the Free State has been proactive and vocal about promoting racial understanding.
Professor Jonathan Jansen will leave the University of Free State to take up a fellowship at Stanford University in the United States.
UFS rector and vice-chancellor Jonathan Jansen says Jordan should have an honorary doctorate and commended him for stepping down voluntarily.
Bloemfontein’s Rolene Strauss has taken the title of Miss South Africa 2014 in a glittering pageant at the Sun City Superbowl.
The Young Communist League of SA has called on the University of the Free State to confront the reality of racism at UFS and expel all racists.
University of Free State vice chancellor Jonathan Jansen said the results of the Grade 12 national senior certificate are "grossly misleading".
If our children are to stand tall, they must master the language used to exclude them.
Free State University rector Jonathan Jansen is wrong if he pleads that all school education in South Africa should be in English, says the FF Plus.
Universities must become places where people can address their differences.
The presidency has hit back at Free State University rector Jonathan Jansen for claiming it had been lying about Nelson Mandela’s health.
University of the Free State vice-chancellor Professor Jonathan Jansen has said that a newspaper report incorrectly quoted him over the weekend.
