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WATCH | Nigerian students’ South African cultural display goes viral, divides social media

Cape Town – A viral video has sparked widespread online attention after Nigerian students performed South African cultural displays... Read more

8 Apr

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NSFAS under fire as audit finds funds paid to 822 dead students

Johannesburg – An audit of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has reportedly uncovered serious governance and financial... Read more

30 Mar

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Student hunger a hidden crisis at universities, Human Rights Commission hears

The South African Human Rights Commission is holding hearings into food systems in South Africa. Archive photo of University... Read more

14 Mar

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‘Traumatised’ Ugandan students return home from Iran

Entebbe –  A group of 43 Ugandan students have spoken of their trauma after fleeing the US and Israeli... Read more

6 Mar

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SCHOOL BUS HORROR! 71 pupils in North West crash — one fighting for life

Johannesburg – At least 71 learners were involved in a school bus accident in the North West on Tuesday... Read more

18 Feb

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80% of NSFAS students are first years

About 80% of the students funded by the National Student Financial Aid (NSFAS) scheme between 2019 and 2024 were first... Read more

13 Feb

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No money, no degree: SA students face registration clampdown

Cape Town – South Africa’s higher education sector is facing a financial crisis as universities struggle to manage escalating... Read more

21 Oct, 2025

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Fort Hare in flames: Student protests rage, VC under fire

Cape Town – The University of Fort Hare has suspended all operations following violent student protests that resulted in... Read more

9 Oct, 2025

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South African students still don’t feel safe on campus: how protection can be stepped up

Maasago M. Sepadi, Tshwane University of Technology and Martha Chadyiwa, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Students at South African... Read more

6 Oct, 2025

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Hunger among SA students: study shows those studying remotely needs financial aid for food

Angelo Fynn, University of South Africa The spectre of food insecurity unfortunately haunts many households in South Africa. Food... Read more

15 Sep, 2025