NMMU students take part in First Things First campaign
Scores of students at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University today participated in the launch of the 2017 First Things First campaign.
National Student Financial Aid Scheme funds more than 2 million students
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has since 2013 funded more than two million students studying at South Africa’s public Universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.
Minister Zokwana reaches out to agri colleges
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana, is set to visit agriculture colleges as part of Government Imbizo Focus Week.
Bogus colleges still a huge headache in SA
After five years of clamping down on unregistered colleges, the Department of Higher Education and Training is battling to shut down these bogus institutions.
South African Qualifications Authority to name and shame fake certificates holders
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) will register the names of holders of fake certificates on its website.
Over R4bln for varsity fee increase
Government has contributed over R4 billion towards covering university fee increases, says Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande.
Degree fraudsters to face the music
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says serious action will be taken against those who have fake qualification certificates.
National Student Financial Aid Scheme receives 161 938 student applications
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received a total 161 938 applications from students seeking funding for 2017 in universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges across the country.
Higher Education ready to take on 2017
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says the sector is ready for the 2017 academic year.
Helping place students makes her smile
After completing her studies at the Vaal University of Technology Pamela Moyana from Witbank in Mpumalanga found herself sitting at home doing nothing, unable to find employment.