The South African Institute for Advancement has released the findings of its latest Annual Survey of Philanthropy in Higher Education (ASPIHE) reports, revealing a landscape of significant growth and persistent challenges for the country’s higher education sector. Covering the 2023 and 2024 academic years, the reports highlight a robust... Read more
An ambitious R520 million new university bursary scheme will help 5200 South African university students achieve their tertiary ambitions. The scheme is open to first-time entering South African citizens enrolled at a public university. The amount is capped at R100 000 per student per year and will support students... Read more
FundiHealth: quality healthcare now accessible for students
FinanceHigher education sector November 3, 2025
Fundi, South Africa’s leading education finance and student solutions provider, has launched FundiHealth: a healthcare platform designed to meet the unique needs of students, young professionals and organisations committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of their people. As part of its digital transformation and enablement strategy, Fundi has... Read more
Private universities can now be called universities
Higher education sectorLeading stories for 2026Private educational institutionsThe Independent Institute of Education October 20, 2025
In a landmark development for South Africa’s tertiary education landscape, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially gazetted the Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types (Government Gazette No. 53515, 17 October 2025). This pivotal policy reform allows private higher education institutions... Read more
Universities’ duty in the student mental health crisis
Higher Health October 20, 2025
The growing prevalence of mental health challenges among students in higher education has become one of the most urgent social and institutional issues of our time. Across South Africa, university students are navigating complex academic, emotional, and financial pressures that can severely impact their well-being. Universities have a duty... Read more
Higher education institutions worldwide are currently facing a critical period in their existence. They have to redefine their value proposition to a cohort of students who are not only digital natives but have grown up in an environment where the pace of technological change is quicker than ever before... Read more
Government must maximise spend on education – Nzimande
DHET September 7, 2023
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says as the government continues to spend a large share of its national budget on education, the challenge is to maximise the impact of this progressive investment. The Minister was speaking at the launch of the National Plan for Post-School Education... Read more
SA uni’s risk losing of 10% of academics
DHET August 10, 2023
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has cast the spotlight on investing in young scholars, as a number of academics in public universities are nearing retirement. Citing the 2023 Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Indicators Report, Nzimande noted that the proportion of staff over the age... Read more
GBV interventions at higher learning institutions yield positive results
Higher education sectorIssues March 10, 2023
Anti-gender-based violence interventions have yielded positive results at higher learning institutions with over 700 000 students currently linked to health, wellness and psychosocial support and care services. This has been made possible through HIGHER HEALTH’s toll-free helpline 24/7 toll-free crisis helpline 0800 36 36 36. This was highlighted by... Read more
Help for tertiary institutions as the year gets earnestly underway
Higher education sector February 24, 2023
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, is setting in motion the wheels to ensure a successful academic year. Nzimande on Friday said the department has implemented new monitoring tools and strategies to overcome the bottlenecks that usually affect the Post School Education and Training (PSET) system at... Read more
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