The party has accused the higher education minister of misleading parliament and violating the executive ethics code by fabricating the legitimacy of the selection process of…

The minister said detractors have celebrated the reputational damage to the student funding scheme, his department and the government.

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…

University operations are expected to return to normal on Monday

The university’s campuses across the country remain closed on Thursday after negotiations end in stalemate

Jacob Zuma denies state capture amidst ongoing investigations by the Zondo commission and corruption charges

NTEU believes in free higher education, but the staff guiding students through their education should also be considered and informed.

Varsity strife takes on political edge as student protests escalate.

Sasco says Jacob Zuma’s appointment of Mdu Manana as deputy higher education minister is proof that his government doesn’t take education seriously.

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has been accused of failing to understand the problems that students in FET colleges are facing.

Walter Sisulu University is sinking further into crisis as staff and students appeal for immediate intervention by minister Blade Nzimande.

All 20 members of the UFS’s SRC now face high court action from a student unionist who argues that their election violates the SA Constitution.

The South African Students’ Congress (Sasco) has taken legal action against the UFS for allegedly ‘banning’ political activity on campus.

In its continuing battle with the University of Free State, Sasco will ask a judge to declare student council elections "undemocratic".

Hundreds of students marched on Parliament on Friday demanding free varsity education. They will deliver a memorandum registering this demand.

Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu’s comments on the nationalisation of mines are "a declaration of war", Sasco says.

As student anger erupted at Wits over fee increases, Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande refused to be drawn on whether he will pump up subsidies

Sasco felt harassed by the interdict Wits obtained to prevent further protest disruptions, but talks were continuing, a spokesperson said on Thursday.

Sasco on Tuesday said it would call on the Unisa council to force vice-chancellor Barney Pityana to terminate his contract before it concluded.

Minister Blade Nzimande danced around questions on a potential conflict of interest between his Cabinet position and his leadership of the SACP.