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Support for First-Year University Students: Tips for a Smooth Transition
By Jimmy Zwane | SA Varsity News
Starting university can be an exciting yet challenging experience—especially for students coming from rural backgrounds or disadvantaged schools....
Inside Campus Relationships: South African University Students’ Perspectives on Romance and...
By Jimmy Zwane | 17 October 2025
Transactional sex—where consensual sexual relationships are exchanged for material benefits like money, food, or gifts—is a common yet...
Campus Safety in South Africa Remains a Major Concern: How Universities...
By: Maasago M. Sepadi, PhD, Tshwane University of TechnologyMartha Chadyiwa, Associate Professor, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Despite growing attention to student safety, many South...
Let’s Talk Exams: Stress, Success, and Second Chances
By Lutricia Phiri | Originally published on PDBY | July 22, 2025 | Features, Student Media
As the dust of test week settles—marked by sleepless...
Fidelity Fund Bursary Programme Offers Support to Aspiring Law Students
Posted by Press Release | June 20, 2025 | Features
Access to education is a fundamental human right, yet for many students, financial challenges remain...
South African Researchers Devastated After Protesters Destroy University Laboratories
By Linda Nordling
Researchers at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa are grappling with significant setbacks after protest-related fires destroyed vital laboratories, equipment,...
Fake Qualifications in South Africa: What’s Being Done About It?
By Jimmy Zwane | 29 August 2025 | Lifestyle
The rise in fake qualifications in South Africa is becoming a serious issue, with increasing consequences...
How to Buy Your First Car in South Africa (That Isn’t...
By Jimmy Zwane | 16 October 2023 | Business & Finance
Buying your first car is a major milestone—but let’s be honest, nobody wants to...
YES Programme: Opening Doors to Opportunity for South Africa’s Youth
By Jimmy Zwane
Launched in 2018, the Youth Employment Service (YES) has become a vital tool in South Africa’s fight against youth unemployment. Many young people leave...
Inside the Political Unrest Tearing Fort Hare University Apart
By Jimmy Zwane
The University of Fort Hare (UFH), one of South Africa’s most historic institutions, is reeling from a wave of violent protests that...
