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Overcoming adversity: Tracy Damons graduates cum laude despite cancer
Tracy Damons, a 43-year-old oncology nurse, triumphs over stage 2 breast cancer to graduate cum laude from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, inspiring others with her story of perseverance and advocacy for early detection.
CPUT celebrates autumn graduation with honorary doctorate for Professor Anthony Staak
CPUT will honour over 7,500 graduands during its Autumn Graduation ceremonies from 7 to 12 April 2025, featuring a special ceremony for Professor Anthony Staak, who will receive an Honorary Doctorate for his contributions to higher education.
Frustrations over historical debt mount as Stellenbosch University joins nationwide protests
It came as students from the University of Cape Town (UCT) carried out protest action this week regarding fee debt and student housing, including transit and vacation accommodation.
Calm restored at CPUT after violent protests over student accommodation
Following violent protests over student accommodation, CPUT officials confirm the situation is now calm and are actively seeking private landlords to assist with housing needs.
CPUT blames intoxicated students for violent protest
Frustration had been building up ahead of Sunday night’s clashes as students camped outside the District Six Campus demanding to be placed in residencies.
CPUT students clash with campus security over student accommodation
CPUT spokesperson Lauren Kansley said it upped the bed count by 1000 beds this year and can house 16,200 students in total.
CPUT protests escalate as students go to parliament to demand urgent accommodation intervention | Student Survival 2025
Tensions rise at CPUT as students protest against the accommodation crisis, demanding urgent intervention from portfolio of higher education and learning committee .
CPUT students clash with security over accommodation issues
Violence erupted at CPUT's District Six campus as security personnel clashed with students over accommodation access, resulting in one hospitalisation and property damage.
Student protesters risk losing housing – CPUT
The warning comes amid growing frustration among hundreds of students who gathered outside the District Six campus over a lack of accommodation in university residences.
Students face accommodation crisis amid start of academic year | Student Survival 2025
CPUT District Six students face an accommodation crisis as delayed residence placements leave many stranded. Students have traveled to campus seeking urgent solutions, but the university advises residence access will only begin 48 hours before term starts.
CPUT places over 400 students in need of accommodation amid protests
Buses transporting these students were loaded in the early hours of Sunday morning, after vetting the group to establish who was eligible to be placed, said CPUT spokesperson Lauren Kansley.
Student housing crisis: Western Cape universities face challenges ahead of academic year
Universities in the Western Cape brace for an influx of students as the Private Student Housing Association calls for urgent payment from NSFAS to address accommodation challenges.
Outstanding women in leadership in higher education to be recognised this Women’s Month
Nominees emphasised that as a collective, women must continue to advocate for themselves and ensure that there is a support system to shepherd their careers.
Vanrhynsdorp learner named top SEAmester student for 2024
Aimeè Stollie from Môrester Akademie was congratulated for this prestigious achievement by Western Cape MEC of Education, David Maynier.
AI usage under scrutiny at varsities, ethical use of AI being embraced
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at universities is in the spotlight after the University of South Africa (Unisa) flagged the exam scripts of students for its use of ChatGPT.
World Vitiligo Day: ‘I want people to accept me as I am’, says student activist Dineo Mkhabela
Shining Through: Dineo Mkhabela's Inspiring Journey with Vitiligo and Advocacy for Acceptance
Independent Media photojournalist bags nomination for Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards
What better way to celebrate when Independent Media’s very own photojournalist, Ayanda Ndamane, who made the cut, securing a nomination in the News Photography category.
Double joy for a Cape Town household as husband and wife graduate together from CPUT for the second time
And what makes their story more incredible, is that the occasion marks the second time the couple graduated together during the same ceremony.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis ‘excited’ about receiving CPUT honorary doctorate
As a coach, Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has won four successive Cosafa Cup titles between 2017 and 2020, to go with her four CAF Women’s Coach of the Year awards.
RISE Mzansi comes to the rescue with its One Meal, One Student feeding scheme
This is after more than 100 000 students encountered financial exclusion from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) at the beginning of the year.
CPUT student will not graduate due to delayed marks
A third-year student at Cape Town University of Technology (CPUT) was left disappointed after finding out that she will not graduate next month.
CPUT student murder suspects arrested
A breakthrough in the murder case of 21-year-old Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) student Asiphe Cetywayo has led to the arrests of two suspects.
Hiker and her nephew rescued at Platteklip Gorge
A fifty-three-year-old hiker and her 28-year-old nephew from KwaZulu-Natal were brought to safety following a strenuous rescue on Platteklip Gorge along Table Mountain on Monday.
Engen maths and science learners celebrated
The top-performing Cape Town learners who excelled in the Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) were celebrated at the weekend.
NSFAS now wants universities to extend registration deadlines
According to the funding scheme, more than R3 billion in allowances should be paid by March to institutions.