Tertiary Education
Student murdered while trying to be early for NSFAS queue
SRC blames the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein for slow service, forcing students to queue as early as 4am
Brief | 12 April 2024
Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries
Marchers demand an 8% increase
Brief | 13 March 2024
Eastern Cape college classes disrupted by student protests
No teaching at Ikhala College campuses due to demonstrations over NSFAS allowances
Brief | 13 March 2024
Wits students stage ‘sleepover’ protests
The university says its made 530 emergency beds available and has reopened applications to on-campus residences
News | 6 March 2024
At least 22 people arrested during student protests in Bloemfontein
Central University of Technology students blame NSFAS for delays in funding
Brief | 5 March 2024
Makhanda students burn paper in protest against NSFAS
Three days of protest because allowances are now paid directly to landlords
Brief | 26 February 2024
Nelson Mandela University students block campus entrance over unpaid NSFAS funds
Lectures are taking place online
Brief | 20 February 2024
NSFAS has a horrible day in Parliament
Troubled adverse audit described. And over 36,000 student beds still to be accredited
News | 14 February 2024
Students sleep on the floor at CPUT amid housing funding blunder
The university says its own accredited and leased residences have already reached full capacity
News | 12 February 2024