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Student news wrap 10/07/19
News for and about students.
Varsity student sues his mom for tuition and expenses
As reported...
Entertainment
Entries open for Student Cellphone Film Competition
The University of Pretoria's Centre for Human Rights invites students from all countries across Africa to enter the 2019 edition of FACES:...
Features
Primary school teachers: the unsung heroes of education
South Africa’s education system is still reeling from the effects of Apartheid’s Bantu Education Act. The government spent over R213billion on basic...
Sport
#TeamSA brings home 18 medals
South Africa finished in 10th position at this year's Summer Universaide and most...
All systems go for the 30th Summer Universiade
The 30th Summer Universiade kicks off tomorrow (July 3) and #TeamSA is rearing...
Penalties give NWU the cup
Despite ending goalless at the end of play, last night's Varsity Hockey final...
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NSFAS makes it easy to update details online
NSFAS funded students will now be able to update or change their contact details online through the Mynsfas portal on the scheme’s website. This comes...
NSFAS 2018 applications open
Applications for financial aid from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will open on August 1.
NSFAS and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will...
Understanding white privilege
Over the past couple of weeks universities across the country have been rocked by protests calling for free, quality, decolonised education. Students have expressed...
Times Higher Education Africa university rankings 2018
Times Higher Education has released it's latest list of the top 1,000 universities in the world. Among African universities, South Africa dominated with 4 of...
NSFAS 2018: What, where and how to apply
As of August 1, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is now accepting applications from anyone who qualifies to enter the post-school education...
