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Education expert urges government to prioritize student welfare despite university autonomy

Education expert, Professor Wayne Hugo, believes that government should demonstrate compassion and concern for students at higher learning institutions regardless of their independence. He was responding to Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s, remarks that universities must independently manage their issues following violent protests and property destruction at several institutions recently. The institutions affected are the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Free State. The public has […]

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Breakthrough in provisional registration dispute at UFS

The University of the Free State and the student leadership have reached an agreement on the contentious issue of provisional registration. Both parties have agreed that provisional registration will be phased out over the next two years, rather than being abruptly discontinued. The university says the phased approach will allow it time to assess the risks students face and provide the necessary support. The institution was plunged into chaos last week […]

todayOctober 16, 2025 22

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