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Letsie has prior experience of the brief but has never served as committee chair
Mosa Moshabela will assume leadership of top South African research university in August
Cabinet newcomer Nobuhle Nkabane given higher education portfolio, while Blade Nzimande keeps science
University sector welcomes appointment of cabinet newcomer Nobuhle Nkabane
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Science minister Blade Nzimande says “existing budget” will fund joint research, despite domestic austerity
South African MPs also raised concerns of financial aid mismanagement during budget debate
South Africa's two ministerial briefs, separate until five years ago, were married in name only
But party unlikely to receive all ministerial roles it requested in South African governing coalition
University mulls closure of accommodation block where white supremacy symbols were found this year
Science council vows to evict illegal occupants who paid fraudsters for parcels of its land
As president Cyril Ramaphosa negotiates his coalition cabinet, the job could move outside his party
Meeting hears call for additional resources to predict and mitigate floods, tornadoes and drought
But government instability after South Africa’s dramatic election could delay action, expert warns
Move comes as global concern grows in the wake of infections in US dairy workers
USAf's CEO Phethiwe Matutu outlines priorities for higher education as coalition talks carry on
More than half of committee’s MPs, including former chair, lose seats in power-shifting ballot
Limited access to social media data makes studying misinformation flows “almost impossible”
Blade Nzimande only just makes cut after ANC sheds 71 National Assembly seats in election
Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela’s donation will fund research into violent histories and repair at South African university
Mosa Moshabela will assume top role at South African university following period of leadership turmoil
Construction can now start on “new home” for University of Cape Town’s public governance school
International Atomic Energy Agency pledges support for Pretoria-based facility for cancer treatment and research
These are the science and university funding policies of the parties contesting next week’s election
Unpaid fees threaten funds for maintenance and research equipment, says finance head
“Fully operational” regulator set to start working this year, says government
Small South African parties support free tertiary education but most lack concrete plans
New fellowship scheme will connect academia to government policymaking
Innovation and education seen as key to developing continent’s health workforce
University certificates withheld as student debt mounts
Professional body apologises but blames bottlenecks on “unprecedented increase” in applications
South African museums, jobs and research efforts are under pressure, say senior academics
Misleading information about South African HIV study threatens staff safety, council says
Challenges with national funder’s new online submission system are causing extra admin and hampering projects
Government opts for science-based approach to Vaal river clean-up after herbicide use sparks outcry
Higher education department ‘will take action’ should investigations reveal financial impropriety
Small co-payments vital for ability to forge international partnerships, says science department
‘Unprecedented’ weather warnings pushed teaching online in some of the province’s institutions