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Gauteng bursary students threaten protest action over nonpayment of fees
More than 300 students who are beneficiaries of the Gauteng Province's bursary scheme, the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) have slammed the provincial government following months of their tuition fees and other allowances not being paid.
Green Shoots: Art and the emancipation of imagination
I think art allows us to stretch our minds and our hearts beyond the certainty of fact and evidence. Don’t misunderstand me – I am not advocating for a world of fake news and action based on opinion. There’s enough of that coming out of a certain orange person. We must continue to base our actions in this world on evidence.
City of Joburg set to rename De Beer Street in honour of Mthokozisi Ntumba
Four years after the tragic death of Mthokozisi Ntumba during student protests, Johannesburg considers a poignant tribute by renaming De Beer Street in his memory.
Award-winning author and poet, Dr Don Mattera is set to be honoured alongside other heroes
The City of Johannesburg proposes renaming several streets and facilities to honour local heroes, including poet Don Mattera, #FeesMustFall victim Mthokozisi Ntumba, and sporting legend Donnie Gilmour. The Don Mattera Legacy Foundation has welcomed the initiative, which is now open for public comment. "
Wits University SRC launches Kobo Ya Thuto to tackle student financial exclusion
In a move to tackle ongoing financial hardships endured by students, Wits University SRC had launched the Kobo Ya Thuto Fund, aiming to raise R30 million to assist students struggling with tuition and registration fees.
'Betrayal of the poor': MK Party slams DA-ANC government over fee policy
The MK Party has slammed the DA-ANC coalition government for deferring the 0% fee increase for tertiary institutions in 2025, accusing it of prioritizing financial concerns over the futures of South Africa’s youth. The party argues that this decision reinforces systemic inequality and excludes poor students from accessing higher education.
From Fees Must Fall to the PSL: Activist Mcebo Dlamini set for key Orlando Pirates role
Former student activist Mcebo Dlamini is set to join Orlando Pirates in a key administrative role.
The Cultural Cold War in South Africa – Marching to the CIA’S Pied Piper
During the apartheid era, the country stood as a frontline state in the Cold War, with the US and its allies supporting the apartheid regime under the pretext of containing communism.
Showdown at Magistrates Commission
Senior Pietermaritzburg magistrate Ashin Singh, who is on suspension, faces four charges of misconduct for sending messages to Daily Maverick journalist Pierre Arde after he had written a story about his (magistrate) alleged involvement in spying on FeesMustFall activists.
MK party appoints FeesMustFall campaigner Bonginkosi Khanyile as leader of party’s youth ground forces
MK’s Acting Secretary General, Thanduxolo Dyodo, said the decision was made after a thorough assessment of the challenges facing the youth.
South African media in the dock
This is the first time that this country has witnessed a prosecutor and journalist on the dock, facing criminal charges.
LETTER: Resentment of colonialism is clear
Novukela gives an eye-opening example in the Fees Must fall protests of 2015.
On-trial #FeesMustFall leader lands Ekurhuleni job
Bonginkosi Khanyile who is still on trial for inciting violence during last year’s July unrest, has been appointed strategic adviser to a member of the mayoral committee for community services, Bakang Lethoko.
Former Fees Must Fall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile joins Gayton McKenzie’s Patriotic Alliance
His relationship with the EFF appeared to have soured as he recently and publicly exchanged heated words with the party’s Marshall Dlamini and Mandla Shikwambana. Their differences were over how operation Dudula was treating foreigners in the country.
FeesMustFall activist to be released on parole
Convicted FeesMustFall activist Lukhanyo Matinise is set to return home at the end of the month after his parole application was approved by the Department of Correctional Services
Relatives and friends of jailed #FeesMustFall activist vow to free him
First year student sentenced to five years imprisonment
I hope the ANCYL can bounce back, because SA youth are struggling
OPINION: The ANCYL should not wait until it is ’organised’ or ’ready’ to mount a struggle. The fight is continuing and it has been going on for some time, says Zama Mthunzi.