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An introduction to SA’s Youngest MPs

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The youth, carrying fresh ideas,fresh minds and new ways on how to grow South Africa are set to make their mark playing a more influential role in growing the country and its Citizens.

Introducing you to south Africa’s youngest MPs

Itumeleng Ntsube

 The 21 year old Itumeleng Ntsube,who is from Botshabelo in the Free-State stands as the youngest MP in South Africa. He was sworn in on the 21st of May 2019 making him not only the youngest ANC MP but the youngest MP in the country. Ntsube is currently studying towards a degree in Education in Bloemfontein. 

Sibongiseni Ngcobo

From the Democratic Alliance’a (DA) is Sibongiseni Ngcobo who at the age of 23 who was sworn in as the youngest DA MP . Ngocobo is a philosophy, politics and law graduate.

Naledi Chirwa

The EFF’s Naledi Chirwa (25) who wesaw take up a fight in the #FeesMustFall movement, Naledi was one of the prominent figures in the #FeesMustFall protest three years ago.  Chirwa was studying drama at the University of Pretoria but was suspended due to her passion in fighting for free education .  Chirwa now works as the media and communications officer for the EFF student command. 

Nompendulo Mkhatshwa

ANC’s Nompendulo Mkhatshwa, who played a prominent role in leading the #FeesMustFall movement and all which was captured in powerful photograph South Africa came to notice her role in 2016. The 25-year-old has always shown her love for the African National Congress and with that joined the party. Mkhatshwa was the leader of the Student Representative Council at Wits University, where she studied towards a BSc degree.

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Universities with rising Covid-19 cases will be shut down

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Higher Education Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande revealed that the rising Covid-19 cases within universities are a cause for concern as this will lead the department to shut down these universities.

During a briefing on the reopening of universities, the Minister mentioned that there were 3888 confirmed positive cases. The department’s duty will be to closely monitor universities to ensure that both students and staff are safe.

Minister Nzimande also mentioned that the department is expecting to receive statics this week which will determine the action the department should take in terms of allowing students and staff access to universities.

“In universities, there were positive cases that were reported of about 3 888 with 1 499 staff and 1 588 students. The total number of deaths by 13 November was 58 – 48 staff, 10 students. As I’m saying, we will be receiving updated reports on infections and fatalities on the 20th of this month and we want to make it clear that if we identify that there is a rapid increase in particular institutions or campuses of infections, we will close those institutions, no doubt about that. ”

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The ups and downs of the 2021 academic year

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Universities are preparing to begin the 2021 academic year. This has however been met with challenges as some universities had to lower their first-year intake.

The University of South Africa (UNISA) lowered its first-year intake by 20 000 to ensure sustainability. Another reason was due to the inability of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme ( NSFAS) to meet the high demands.

This decision has received backlash as a lot of student hopefuls won’t be receiving access to study.

The University has said that this move was necessary and it also follows an order from Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande, which serves to prevent the university from experiencing a backlog when the academic year starts in March.

“From what I can gather, the minister’s question to limit Unisa’s intake is really to bring it back into its enrollment planning. What that means is that Unisa will be in a position where it is admitting 20,000 fewer students this year and that, of course, has consequences in terms of access.”, said Universities South Africa CEO Ahmed Bawa.

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UKZN halts re-opening for the year 2021

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As Institutions of Higher learning are preparing to re-open for the 2021 academic year, they are also looking into unpacking the implications of new COVID-19 regulations.

The University of Kwazulu-Natal postponed its re-opening on January 4 until January 18. According to the university’s spokesperson Normah Zondo, the university decided to suspend its reopening due to that, “both the district municipalities within which UKZN campuses are located have been declared Covid-19 hotspots.”

The university will revisit this decision once further directives are given by the President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande.

It was further stated that the University will continue with its academic activities online and that registration processes will take place online, commencing on the 18th of January.

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