Why the notion of free higher education in South Africa is misplaced: A student passes South African riot police during free education protests at Johannesburg's University of the Witwatersrand. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoOne of the narratives that has fuelled continuing protests at South Africa’s universities is that students have been promised the right to free higher … [Read more...] about Why the notion of free higher education in South Africa is misplaced | The Conversation
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The wrong questions are being asked in the free higher education debate | The Conversation
The wrong questions are being asked in the free higher education debate: Chinese graduates celebrate. A university degree is a passport to a better life Wu Hong/EPAThe main brief of the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training (The Fees Commission) demands that it enquires and makes findings on the feasibility of fee-free higher education in South Africa. The … [Read more...] about The wrong questions are being asked in the free higher education debate | The Conversation
‘Free’ higher education: unrealistic expectations, unsustainable solutions | The Conversation
'Free' higher education: unrealistic expectations, unsustainable solutions: "Free" education is not fair or sustainable. Reuters/Mark HutchingsFree higher education is a myth. There is no such thing anywhere in the world, even in wealthy states like Germany, Finland, Norway and Sweden, which insist that their tertiary education systems are “free”. In fact, higher … [Read more...] about ‘Free’ higher education: unrealistic expectations, unsustainable solutions | The Conversation
Transforming higher education: first comes knowledge, then curriculum | The Conversation
Transforming higher education: first comes knowledge, then curriculum: Ancient fermentation techniques are an example of African chemistry in action. James Akena/ReutersIf you want to learn about Africa, there’s no need to go to Algeria, Mali, Zambia or anywhere else on the continent. Instead, you’ll need to visit – at great cost – institutions in the global north like Johns … [Read more...] about Transforming higher education: first comes knowledge, then curriculum | The Conversation
Student union expresses no confidence in free higher education commission
Student union expresses no confidence in free higher education commission: SAUS says Zuma gave the commission a long term mandate but failed to address what will happen next year. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Langa's murder rate contributed to 55% of murders in CT: The WC Community Safety Dept says Langa still accounts for almost 55% of murders in CT policing … [Read more...] about Student union expresses no confidence in free higher education commission
