Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University keeps most of its name

In a developing economy, the technical skills offered by these colleges are critical to growth

Language is a contentious issue in education, with some viewing Afrikaans schools and universities as discriminatory

Ten-member committee set up to monitor progress at all public tertiary education institutions

University will also lease two properties in central Johannesburg in a bid to stem a shortage in student accommodation

The Eastern Cape-based NMMU plans to drop the ‘Metropolitan’ from its name to relaunch itself as a more international institution

The university cut its budgets for professional and administration units 8% and for faculties 6%

Move will probably raise more questions about the quality of SA’s education system

The former finance minister is expected to serve in the position until the school’s next head is appointed, after which he will be a scholar in residence and ...

The endowment will create the DW Ackermann Bursary Fund for deserving students in electronics and electrical engineering

Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga says cyber experts were investigating a motive for the hack and its link to a ruling that schools may not promote ...

It is unconstitutional to run a single-religion public school as it infringes on the right of freedom of religion

Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says his department will be building 34 new schools over the medium term, but more schools need attention

A court ruling forced the Department of Basic Education’s hand, says the director of Inclusive Education

The subjects most affected are maths‚ the sciences and technology at all levels; DA wants to re-introduce teacher training colleges

Harvard’s new Centre of African Studies in Rosebank aims to lower barriers to research for African and international scholars

Blade Nzimande says TVET colleges offer mid-level skills required to develop students who are employable, but are woefully under-funded