In Conversation with Hendrick Makaneta

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in a case that could have a lasting impact on how matric results are shared with the public. We know historically that newspapers were the place where matric results were published. The case pits the Information Regulator against the Department…

Today, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria reserved judgment in a matter that has stirred debate over transparency, privacy and education. The case, heard on 27 and 28 October, involves AfriForum, a party backing public publication of matric results and the Information Regulator’s challenge to the Department of Basic…

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has confirmed its involvement in a widespread cyberattack targeting the Oracle E-Business Suite system, a critical tool used by organisations worldwide. In a statement released on Thursday, the university assured the community that operations remain unaffected, but an investigation is underway to determine if…

Academic activities have been halted at the main campus of the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. This takes place during the ongoing protests by students over the cancellation of provisional registration. Students mobilised from Sunday night to completely shut down the campus. They’ve vowed to continue with what…

Over the past three weeks, tensions have escalated at both the University of the Free State and the University of Fort Hare, where students have taken to the streets demanding urgent attention to issues ranging from financial exclusion and inadequate accommodation to concerns over campus safety and governance. What began…