Oyisa George

NSFAS is planning to stop institutions from charging students above the funding cap, tackling an issue that has left many bursary students burdened with unnecessary debt. Acting CEO Waseem Carrim told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education on Wednesday that the organisation plans to take over landlord payments directly and launch a national audit of all student accommodation. “Students should not graduate carrying debt that prevents them from entering the […]

The Stabilisation and Governance Support Team at the College of Cape Town has already produced preliminary findings, revealing deep-rooted governance and operational issues. Minister of Higher Education, Buti Manamela, shared the update during a media briefing on Tuesday. “The team’s mandate is to assess the challenges, mediate where necessary, and recommend firm corrective action,” Manamela said, noting that governance, administration, and operational weaknesses must be addressed at their core. He […]

Fire crews in the Cape Winelands have spent the night battling several wildfires that started over the weekend, with some lines now contained while others continue to burn. The district’s fire services, supported by CapeNature and the Winelands Fire Protection Association, say teams have been kept busy but the situation remains largely under control. The municipality say the fire in the McGregor mountains is still burning high up in a […]