Tertiary Education
Education halted by protests over unpaid NSFAS allowances
Tertiary institutions across the country have experienced weeks of disruption. Some have resumed teaching.
By Karabo Mafolo, Thamsanqa Mbovane, Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Nompendulo Ngubane
News | 9 March 2020
KZN TVET students arrested for protesting released on bail
“We will fight even if we get arrested” says student
Brief | 6 March 2020
Students shutdown TVET colleges over unpaid NSFAS funds, accommodation
College management and students agree to meet on Thursday
News | 3 March 2020
Uitenhage students close down college, demanding NSFAS allowances
Principal promises allowances will be paid in three to four days
Brief | 19 February 2020
Buffalo City College students boycott classes over unpaid NSFAS allowances
Student leaders say students are being evicted because they cannot pay rent
News | 19 February 2020
Wits management, SRC reach agreement on student registration and accommodation
R2 million will be allocated towards sourcing additional beds
By Gaby Ndongo
News | 12 February 2020
UWC students protest while classes are suspended
Some protesters are demanding registration for all students, regardless of whether or not they have paid fees
By Liezl Human and Ashraf Hendricks
Brief | 6 February 2020
UWC suspends classes after protests
Displaced students promised accommodation by end of week
Brief | 5 February 2020
UWC students protest over lack of accommodation
SRC says there will be no classes until situation is resolved
By Liezl Human and Nompumelelo Mahlangu
News | 4 February 2020