Category Archives: News In South Africa

Youth urged to use government support, resources

Youth urged to use government support, resources Pretoria – The youth are encouraged to participate in Youth Day activities and to make use of all the support and resources that government has made available to improve their prospects and advance their participation in the economy. Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing on Thursday, Communications Minister… Read More »

CPUT Researcher Wins Prestigious Water Science Award 2026

CPUT Researcher Wins Prestigious Water Science Award 2026 VICTOR: Dr Bongani Ncube (centre), a researcher at the Centre for Water and Sanitation Research, is congratulated by Water Research Commission (WRC) CEO, Dhesigen Naidoo and WRC Board member, Dr Ntombifuthi Nala, after winning in the commission’s Knowledge Tree Awards Dr Bongani Ncube, a researcher at the… Read More »

Central University of Technology (CUT) Appoints New Dean Of Humanities

Central University of Technology (CUT) Appoints New Dean Of Humanities The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) has appointed the new Dean of Faculty of Humanities, Prof. Nosisi Nellie Feza with effect from 1 October 2026. When asked about her new portfolio as Dean, Prof. Feza said, “I am excited and nervous about my… Read More »

TUT Welcomes Release Of Presidential Report On Student Fees , 2026

TUT Welcomes Release Of Presidential Report On Student Fees , 2026 The Tshwane University of Technology welcomes the release of the long-awaited Presidential report on student fees. Prof Lourens van Staden, Vice-Chancellor and Principal this morning also echoed some concerns raised by Universities South Africa following the release of the report. “The timing of the… Read More »

MSc Computer Science

Last Updated : 24th January, 2026 MSc Computer Science Programme Information The MSc degree is conferred on grounds of a dissertation and such additional postgraduate coursework as may be prescribed. A student is required to demonstrate, by means of a dissertation, the ability to plan, institute and execute a scientific investigation. A student works under… Read More »

Stellenbosch University 2026 Registration to Proceed as Planned

Stellenbosch University 2026 Registration to Proceed as Planned Stellenbosch University’s response to President’s student fees announcement While clarity will be needed on quite a number of matters related to President Jacob Zuma’s announcement of fee-free higher education for poor and working class households, registration at Stellenbosch University (SU) for the 2026 academic year will continue… Read More »

VUT Optimises Energy Research

VUT Optimises Energy Research Figure 1: VUT staff with training facilitators at the Cape Advanced Engineering plant in Atlantis Industrial, Cape Town. From Left: MrDeilen Hans (CAE), Mr Robert Mac Pherson (VUT), Ms Vhukhudo Matidza (VUT), Mr Kabelo Mamadisa (VUT), Ms Tintswalo Mabuza (VUT), Mr Hanyani Makhuvele (VUT) and Mr Lovell Emslie (Pegasus Consulting). Selina Rapulane The newly established Energy Optimisation Unit (EOU) based at the VUT Southern… Read More »

DUT LECTURER RECOGNISES INFORMAL SPACES IN HIS EXHIBITION

DUT LECTURER RECOGNISES INFORMAL SPACES IN HIS EXHIBITION As day two of the 2026 Digifest kicked off, Durban University of Technology’s Fine Arts lecturer, visual artist and traditional healer Bongumenzi Ngubane, explored the use of informal communal spaces through digital arts. Although Ngubane first encountered challenges in approaching the DigiFest four theme, “Glitch”, he believes that thus far as a… Read More »