South Africa: Portfolio Committee on Higher Education Raises Concerns about University of the Free State’s (UFS) Employment Equity and Student Welfare
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has expressed concern about the University of the Free State’s (UFS) employment of 141 foreign academics as well as 26 foreign support staff. The committee is currently conducting a week-long oversight visit to post-school education and training institutions in the Free State to assess academic readiness and infrastructure. During engagements with UFS senior management, labour unions, student representatives and other stakeholders, the committee […]