The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received claims amounting to R373.3 million for 17 580 students, says Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande.

Diversified REIT Redefine Properties is partnering with Bottle 2 Build Schools to construct a classroom at the Sedibathuto Higher Primary School in Mapetla Extension, Soweto.

Higher Education Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana has condemned the destruction of property during recent protests at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has received an Honorary Doctorate in Applied Sciences for her continued contribution and support in the field of humanities from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT).

Basic Education Deputy Minister Enver Surty says the department has put in place several measures and interventions to deal with rape in schools.

Government has condemned the resurgence of violent protests in some institutions of higher learning over student fees.

The Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training (Fees Commission) says it is unfortunate that public hearings were once again interrupted.

The Department of Higher Education and Training says government has not yet made a pronouncement on university fee adjustments for 2017, as consultations on the matter are ongoing.

South African citizens wanting to study towards a formal qualification in the transport, engineering or built environment fields have until 15 September 2016 to apply for a Masakh’iSizwe bursary.

Today the National Police Commissioner released the crime statistics for the year 2015/16 and the Western Cape numbers remain stubbornly high, but with some improvements.