Wits SRC accuses university bosses of negotiating in bad faith after refusing to negotiate with suspended student leaders

Pretoria – The student leadership at the University of the Witwatersrand has accused management at the institution of handling negotiations in bad faith after refusing to let suspended student leaders be part of the discussions to end campus strife.

On Wednesday, the Wits SRC held a media briefing and said it was willing to halt their protest over fees and accommodation for 24 hours on condition that the institution removed private security guards and police officers from the campus and lifted the suspension of six students, including its own president.

According to suspended SRC president…

South Africa Education News

Read Full Article at www.iol.co.za

Research Assistant (2 Years) PRICELESS SA
unit within the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, Johannesburg It aims to enable smart decision… job: To implement research projects, analyze the research data, and publish research findings Location: School of Public Health… Job Location: Parktown, Johannesburg
December 2, 2023
Oprah Winfrey congratulates UCT vice-chancellor Professor Phakeng for winning Africa Education Medal
Cape Town – US media maven Oprah Winfrey has congratulated University of Cape Town UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng for being been named the winner of the inaugural Africa Education Medal. UCT vice-chancellor Professor Phakeng or @FabAcademic as she is …

Oprah Winfrey congratulates UCT vice-chancellor Professor Phakeng for winning Africa Education Medal Read More »

Minister Nzimande set to meet and address South African Union of Students in Mpumalanga
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, is expected to undertake a walkabout at the University of Mpumalanga and will address the South African Union of Students (SAUS) National General Council meeting today at the Mbombela campus. …

Minister Nzimande set to meet and address South African Union of Students in Mpumalanga Read More »

Posted in Mpumalanga, Union
Student allowance payments in full swing, says NSFAS
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that the student allowance payment process is in full swing. This comes after student allowance payments were delayed due to the restructuring of the system. The University of Witwatersrand (Wits) also …

Student allowance payments in full swing, says NSFAS Read More »

Posted in University