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Minister Blade Nzimande dismisses false allegations around awarded tender
18th January 2024 The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande has become aware of the circulation of yet another set of false and... →
Manyoni-scandal another indication that Blade’s head must roll
16th January 2024 The latest scandal rocking the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) must be the last nail in Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade... →
Smart wristwatches to uplift mineworker well-being at Copper 360 
By: Martin Creamer 16th January 2024 Computer programmes that use artificial intelligence (AI) to model orebodies and plan mines optimally have already been introduced by Copper 360,... →
20 years ago South Africa had 40 qualified astronomers – all white. How it’s opened space science and developed skills since then
16th January 2024 South African astronomy started an important journey two decades ago, when an initiative to attract and train future scientists in the field... →
D-Day for NSFAS – yet no answers
15th January 2024 During the DA’s engagement with NSFAS today at their head office in Cape Town, acting CEO Masile Ramorwesi was unable to provide an update on... →
SA: Blade Nzimande: Address by Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, on the Announcement of implementation of first phase of Comprehensive Student Funding Model (14/01/2024)
15th January 2024 On the 24th May 2023, when presenting the Department of Higher Education and Training budget vote, I indicated that we were working towards the... →
Cape Town calls for deadline on private sector port involvement
By: Irma Venter 12th January 2024 The City of Cape Town says it wants a “clear deadline” from Transnet and national government on private sector involvement in the Port of Cape... →
Access to higher education fading under the ANC
12th January 2024 While the DA understands the necessity of higher education tuition and accommodation increases, years of alleged National Student Financial Aid... →
