Tertiary Education
1 in 7 “vocational matric” students graduate on time. Why?
Government says most students enrol in the national certificate so that they can receive NSFAS funding, and never complete the course
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 12 June 2026
TVET students demand funding for workplace training
Thousands of students have not been able to graduate
Brief | 9 June 2026
Student hunger a hidden crisis at universities, Human Rights Commission hears
Studies show 66% of UWC students and 65% of University of the Free State students are food insecure, but the issue is underreported due to stigma
By Justin Brown
Brief | 13 March 2026
Striking UCT staff demand 7% increase
Vice-chancellor agrees to meet with unions within 48 hours
By Liezl Human
News | 26 February 2026
80% of NSFAS students are first years
Many students drop out or find alternative funding
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 13 February 2026
Why is UCT’s Jagger Library still boarded up?
Future of the building, gutted by fire almost five years ago, is still being discussed
News | 26 January 2026
Professor faces corruption and fraud charges
National University of Lesotho professor Mosotho George secured M129,000 in public funding for a company he owned
Brief | 21 January 2026
MPs call for heads to roll at Fort Hare
Vice Chancellor Sakhele Buhlungu has not properly explained why a man facing corruption allegations was promoted
By Johnnie Isaac and Raymond Joseph
News | 21 October 2025
Agreement reached at University of Free State after week of protests
Provisional registration to be phased out over two years
By Tladi Moloi
Brief | 20 October 2025