Close to 200 000 spaces are available at the country’s 26 universities for first-year students, according to data released on Friday by Universities SA, an umbrella body representing these institutions.This followed the release of the 2022 National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric results by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga y. Many young people are having to make tough decisions about what to do next given the unfortunate state of the economy and the limited space available at universities and colleges. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dr Phethiwe Matutu, Universities South Africa CEO.

Close to 200 000 spaces are available at the country’s 26 universities for first-year students, according to data released on Friday by Universities SA, an umbrella body representing these institutions.This followed the release of the 2022 National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric results by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga y. Many young people are having to make tough decisions about what to do next given the unfortunate state of the economy and the limited space available at universities and colleges. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dr Phethiwe Matutu, Universities South Africa CEO.

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POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

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Applications received by universities vs available spaces

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Tebogo Letsie – Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, about how Professor Srila Roy has resigned as Head of the Sociology Department at the University of the Witwatersrand. Her departure follows significant public criticism regarding a recent post she made on X. The post, made on February 19 and later deleted, was in response to concerns about the presence of 7.7% foreign nationals in South African universities and sparked outrage among student organisations and academics, with calls for her removal.

 

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Tebogo Letsie &ndash; Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, about how Professor Srila Roy has resigned as Head of the Sociology Department at the University of the Witwatersrand. Her departure follows significant public criticism regarding a recent post she made on X. The post, made on February 19 and later deleted, was in response to concerns about the presence of 7.7% foreign nationals in South African universities and sparked outrage among student organisations and academics, with calls for her removal.
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Portfolio Committee Calls for Action Against Professor Srila Roy Following Controversial Post

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Donovan Williams – International Relations Expert, and George Mothema – CEO of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), about how the Middle East has been thrust into a volatile new regional conflict following a second day of intensive military strikes by Israel and the United States.

 

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Donovan Williams &ndash; International Relations Expert, and George Mothema &ndash; CEO of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), about how the Middle East has been thrust into a volatile new regional conflict following a second day of intensive military strikes by Israel and the United States.
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Recent Middle East Conflict and What It Means for Global Politics

A. Hill-Lewis’ Bid for DA Federal Leader Hinges on Ability to Adapt to Coalition Politics
B. EFF to Rejoin Co-operation Agreement with ANC if Xhakaza Resigns
C. Ramaphosa to Hold Crucial Meetings with KZN ANC on State of the Party Ahead of Elections

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Ongama Mtimka – Politics Department, Nelson Mandela University, about the political stories that have been dominating headlines over the past weekend.

A. Hill-Lewis&rsquo; Bid for DA Federal Leader Hinges on Ability to Adapt to Coalition Politics B. EFF to Rejoin Co-operation Agreement with ANC if Xhakaza Resigns C. Ramaphosa to Hold Crucial Meetings with KZN ANC on State of the Party Ahead of Elections
Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Ongama Mtimka &ndash; Politics Department, Nelson Mandela University, about the political stories that have been dominating headlines over the past weekend.

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