Radical reforms in firing line

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The recommendations contained in the 'A Framework for Transformation' report from South Africa's National Commission on Higher Education will make extensive changes to the country's higher education system. Recommendations include a new funding system, a single higher education sector made up of 30-40 universities and polytechnics and a higher education quality council. However, some observers feel that the reforms still do not go far enough.

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Painful rebirth for Natal

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The vice-chancellor of Natal University in South Africa was forced to leave after his deans expressed their lack of support for his methods. The reasons given included bad management and decisions, and insufficient leadership. Natal University has 15,000 students and a 50 million pounds sterling budget. In common with other South African higher education institutions it is trying to adapt to admitting black students and changing its culture.

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SA calls on the skills of expats overseas

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The South African government and South African universities are trying to access the skills and expertise of South African expatriates working abroad, via repatriation or by mobilising expatriate human resources through the South African Network of Skills Abroad (Sansa). Many graduate expatriates have responded favourably to Sansa's efforts.

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