Universities called to verify student information to access laptops
Higher Education and Training Minister, Blade Nzimande, has called on universities to contact the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)…
Stick to COVID-19 protocols, despite vaccine rollout
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has reiterated that the arrival of vaccines should not suggest the…
Investing in science vital for South Africa’s future, development
The devastation brought about by COVID-19 and the manner in which South Africa responded to the pandemic has shown how…
New proposal on funding options for missing middle students
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says in the coming weeks, a proposal will be submitted to…
Stellenbosch University school for climate studies to open in June
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande, has welcomed the establishment of a new School of Climate Studies…
R11bn ploughed into varsity infrastructure
Over R11 billion has been invested in infrastructure projects across the country’s 26 public universities from 2020/21 to 2022/23. Higher…
Nzimande notes significant growth in NSFAS funding
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has noted a significant increase in the budget allocation by government to…
Nzimande welcomes swift response to UCT fire
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has welcomed the swift response of emergency services to contain a…
Nzimande saddened by passing away of Graeme Bloch
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has expressed sadness at the passing of education activist, Graeme Bloch.…
Blade Nzimande condemns costly vandalism of university property
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has condemned the recent vandalism of university property and theft conducted…