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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.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

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…

  • Edwin Naidu
8 min read
DUT spokesperson Noxolo Memela conceded that the university had not concluded 2018 salary negotiations in time for implementation on January 1.
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Durban University of Technology staff go on strike because of aloof VC

"Staff morale is at an all-time low, we’re talking about unilateral restructuring, we’re talking about the vice chancellor’s closed-door policy"

  • Kaveel Singh
2 min read
Blade puts CUT’s finances under the microscope
BLADE NZIMANDE

Blade puts CUT’s finances under the microscope

The Central University of Technology has found itself at the centre of an independent assessment into claims of financial abuse and mismanagement.

  • David Macfarlane
4 min read