UNISA Shows Strength Two Years After Court Case
UNISA is still strong after a big court case in 2023. The Gauteng High Court stopped the Minister of Higher Education from putting the university under administration. Many people were…
Sol Plaatje University Hosts 5th Annual Vice-Chancellor’s Cycle Challenge
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is gearing up for its 5th Annual Vice-Chancellor’s Cycle Challenge, set to take place on 8 November 2025 at Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley. The event, hosted…
Government Recognizes Private Universities Under New DHET Policy
South Africa’s Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially gazetted a groundbreaking policy that recognizes private institutions as legitimate universities. This move introduces three new classifications: Higher Education…
Sol Plaatje University Wins Big for Campus Innovation
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) has just earned national recognition for its leadership in facilities management. At the 2025 HEFMA Conference hosted by North-West University, SPU walked away with two major…
A New Kind of University Is Coming to South Africa
South Africa is preparing to launch a new type of university that could reshape the future of higher education. While full details are still under wraps, the Department of Higher…
Prof Thoko Mayekiso Honoured for Pioneering Leadership at University of Mpumalanga
Prof Mayekiso helped build the University of Mpumalanga from the ground up. Her journey shows deep love for learning and leadership.
USAf Condemns Arson at Fort Hare Campus
Universities South Africa (USAf) has issued a strong condemnation following a destructive arson attack at the University of Fort Hare’s Alice campus. The incident has reignited concerns about campus safety…
UJ Vice-Chancellor Champions Borderless Education
In a powerful address at the Drakensberg Inclusive Growth Forum, Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi of the University of Johannesburg called for a radical rethinking of migration and mobility in higher education.…
Skin Science Revolution: UP Unveils 3D Bioprinted Skin That Heals Faster
The University of Pretoria (UP) has made headlines this week with a groundbreaking medical innovation: a 3D bioprinted skin replacement that mimics the structure and function of natural skin, offering…
Sol Plaatje University Rocked by R500K Fraud Scandal
Sol Plaatje University is facing a storm of scrutiny after a woman accused of defrauding the institution of more than R500,000 was granted bail this week. The case has sent…