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New Bursary Scheme to Empower 5,200 South African Students

Deogratius Makaveli - May 8, 2026

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Stadio Denies Claims of AI Replacing Human Markers

Deogratius Makaveli - May 5, 2026

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The Growing Rift Over Foreign Academics in SA Universities

Deogratius Makaveli - May 5, 2026

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UCT’s Fanelesibonge Mbuyazi Named Huawei Code4Mzansi Finalist

Deogratius Makaveli - May 5, 2026

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UCT Researchers Unveil AI Model for All 11 Official South African Languages

Deogratius Makaveli - May 5, 2026

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University of Pretoria student protests, NSFAS sustainability, student debt South Africa, higher education funding reform, missing middle student finance. South African university funding crisis 2026

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Why South Africa’s University Funding Model Is a Ticking Time Bomb

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SAMRC, Ntobeko Ntusi, Medical Research South Africa, Vaccine Sovereignty Africa, HIV Research South Africa, MeDDIC, Health Innovation.

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Leading the Charge: Prof. Ntobeko Ntusi on the Future of African...

Deogratius Makaveli - May 1, 2026 0

UJ Vice-Chancellor Letlhokwa Mpedi, UJ Digital online learning, student debt South Africa, missing middle students, Universitas 21 Glasgow summit. South Africa university admission crisis 2026

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The Admissions Crisis: UJ Vice-Chancellor Warns of “Profound Contradiction” in SA...

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University of Cape Town ranking, UCT first in Africa, higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa, QS World University Rankings, Professor Thokozani Majozi. QS Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2026

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South African University Secures Top Spot in Inaugural 2026 QS Sub-Saharan...

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Siyaphumelela Western Cape. UCT student success workshop. Monitoring and Evaluation in higher education. South African student success initiatives. Saide Siyaphumelela. Dr. Riashna Sithaldeen. UWC digital literacy, CPUT First-Year Experience. Stellenbosch University academic advising.

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Data Over Anecdote: UCT and Regional Partners Strengthen Student Success Through...

Deogratius Makaveli - April 9, 2026 0

Prof Lionel Green-Thompson inaugural lecture. social accountability in healthcare. Ubuntu in medicine. UCT Faculty of Health Sciences. partnership pentagram healthcare. community-based medical education. healthcare transformation South Africa. co-creation in health.

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From Village to Globe: Prof. Lionel Green-Thompson on Ubuntu and Social...

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Dr. Naledi Maponopono. language gap in higher education. multilingualism in South African universities. epistemic justice language. Pan South African Language Board. decolonization of education SA. language policy higher education. academic literacies.

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Dr. Naledi Maponopono’s Research Exposes the Language Gap in SA Higher...

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Prof Linda Theron honorary doctorate. Utrecht University honorary degree 2026. multisystemic resilience research. University of Pretoria Faculty of Education. Educational Psychology resilience models. Dynamics of Youth Utrecht. South African researchers global awards. Linda Theron UP.

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Global Recognition for Resilience Research: Prof. Linda Theron Conferred Honorary Doctorate...

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UP Health Sciences Two Oceans Marathon. Life Changers Fund UP. Two Oceans Marathon 2026 charity. UP student funding campaign. University of Pretoria Health Sciences. Miles That Matter BackaBuddy. running for charity South Africa. student financial aid.

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UP Health Sciences Team Tackles Two Oceans Marathon to Support Students

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Woman of Stature Award 2025. South African nursing shortage. Global healthcare leadership. Prof Isabel Coetzee Unisa. Prof Isabel Coetzee-Prinsloo. Unisa Distinguished Alumni Award. Critical Care Nursing research. Nursing workforce sustainability.

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From Nursing Frontline to Global Leader: The Transformative Journey of Prof....

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