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Critical: British author Zadie Smith is guilty of ignorance, cynicism and racism in her essay titled Shibboleth, which appeared in The New Yorker this month, the writer says. Photo: David Levenson/Getty Images

Author’s views on student activism are sloppy and ignorant

In its apparent nothingness, Zadie Smith’s essay on student activism tells us about how genocide can be rationalised, writes Steve Salaita

University of KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: Supplied

Protesters set building alight at University of KwaZulu-Natal

Police are investigating a case of public violence after the William O’Brien building on the Pietermaritzburg campus was set on fire

Universities, the private sector and the government have still not fully addressed the exclusion of students who cannot afford a higher education. (John McCann/M&G)

Financial exclusion for many black students is a generational albatross

Universities, the private sector and the government have still not fully addressed the exclusion of students who cannot afford a higher education

Professors and students face off at UFS on how and why protests should happen

Students want to be heard and universities need peaceful protests. The University of Free State began discussions on how to bridge the divide

2 October 2021: Students send a clear message to the eSwatini government, which they say has reneged on promises to pay refunds and allowances.  (Nkosinathi Masuku)

Eswatini army brutalises students boycotting exams

Soldiers assaulted students of William Pitcher College in Manzini city who were protesting not being refunded fees paid for hostel facilities that were not used during lockdown

Much of the focus is on how technologies will change the world of work and education, but students are just as likely to use them for other objectives. If not regulated they can undermine upward mobility and the academic project. (Photo by Alberto Buzzola/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Cybersecurity, e-learning and the rise of online student protests

Much of the focus is on how technologies will change the world of work and education, but students are just as likely to use them for other objectives. If not regulated they can…

Listen to women and youth to enable recovery from the pandemic

Women in the personal services sector and young people have been hard hit by the pandemic in terms of employment, but they struggled even before Covid-19

Even when their brutality is caught on camera and shown on television, officers seem to walk away scot-free

What will it take for the police to stop killing our citizens?

Even when their brutality is caught on camera and shown on television, officers seem to walk away scot-free

Higher education minister Blade Nzimande, who was the first to make a presentation, asked to be excused straight afterwards, because he had another important meeting he needed to attend.

Portfolio committee on higher education criticises ministry for not taking it seriously

Neither the minister nor deputy minister stayed for the duration of an urgent committee meeting to discuss funding challenges for university students

About 50 Wits students are blocking De Beer Street in Braamfontein, where a man was shot and killed by police during a student protest

Man killed by police during Wits student protest

About 50 Wits students are blocking De Beer Street in Braamfontein, where a man was shot and killed by police during a student protest

Last week a student protest at the University of Zululand led to a police van being petrol bombed.

Students, your violence destroyed a man’s livelihood

While life goes on for the students at UniZulu, may they spare a thought for Ndumiso Ntsele whose only sin was to try to make an honest living in tough economic times

The University of Fort Hare, pictured, and Mangosuthu University of Technology are among those
grappling with governance strain.

Save Fort Hare and stop with the theatrics

The university with its rich history is not only the pride of the Eastern Cape but of the continent. It needs to regain its glorious status in academia and not only be in the…

South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens. (John McCann/M&G)

South Africans must choose a Third Way to survive and progress

A green economy is the fastest way to lift millions from poverty and unite them in a common cause

#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

Zinhle Majozi lights candles next to a portrait of Mlungisi Madonsela during a memorial service. He was shot outside the Durban University of Technology during clashes between students and security guards. Photo: Jabulani Langa/Gallo Images/Daily Sun

Poor form betrays the revolution

A fresh look at the Fees Must Fall student movement sadly fails to fulfil its promise

(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

‘We all have something to contribute to UCT’s growth. I want you to know that your concerns about UCT are important to me

UCT discloses planned 8% fee increase

Aside from an 8% fee increase, UCT is also proposing a 10% residence fee increase

ANC deputy president David Mabuza is set to visit the Free State this week as regions start rebuilding

Without success, access will fail

We need to address student failure as a factor in their anger towards universities

Students had until 9am on Tuesday to leave their residence halls

University of Nairobi closes after violent clashes

Student protests draw anti-riot police, disturbing normal functioning in one of the country’s oldest institutions

Wits students who want the academic programme to continue took their peaceful protest from the Science Stadium to the Solomon Mahlangu house.

Wits students barricade Empire Road entrance over res dispute

The students barred vehicles and pedestrians from entering and exiting the campus grounds as they protested the ‘lack of services’ at the university.