University of Limpopo Opens 2026 Late Registration for First-Time Students
The University of Limpopo has officially announced late registration for first-time entering students for the 2026 academic year, offering a final opportunity to prospective students who have not yet completed…
College of Cape Town Governance Crisis
On a grey morning in Cape Town, the College of Cape Town campus felt unusually heavy. The corridors, once buzzing with the chatter of students rushing to lectures, carried whispers…
University of Johannesburg strengthens partnerships in Liberia
The University of Johannesburg has expanded its cooperation with institutions in Liberia through a recent visit by its leadership team. The visit focused on building stronger academic and research relationships…
Wits University urged to play a bigger role in socio economic development
The University of the Witwatersrand hosted economist Jeffrey Sachs, who encouraged universities to take a stronger role in supporting socio economic progress. He said global changes in technology, economics and…
Financial Literacy Program Expands to All SA Universities
Universities South Africa (USAf) has partnered with the Momentum Group Foundation to roll out a nationwide financial literacy program across all public universities. The initiative aims to equip students with…
UJ Becomes African Home to Ancient Chinese Art Collection
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been selected as the African custodian of a prestigious collection of ancient Chinese paintings, marking a milestone in cultural diplomacy and academic collaboration. The…
New Reporting Rules Aim to Prevent University Governance Failures
South Africa’s Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has introduced draft regulations that would require universities to submit more frequent and transparent governance reports. The move comes in response…
Universities Scramble to Define AI Ethics Amid Student Usage Surge
South African universities are racing to establish clear ethical guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in academic settings. As tools like ChatGPT and other AI writing assistants…
Luhambo’s R400 Fee Sparks Accusations of Greed and Exploitation
Luhambo Students, a newly launched accommodation near the University of Mpumalanga, has introduced a R400 non-refundable application fee for 2025/26. While the facility is still fresh on the market, many…
Luhambo Students Introduces R400 Application Fee Amid Growing Financial Strain
Luhambo Students, a popular accommodation provider near the University of Mpumalanga, has announced a new R400 non-refundable application fee for 2025. This fee applies to all prospective residents, including those…