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Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande.
- International students who wish to return to universities will undergo Covid-19 testing before being readmitted.
- Minister Blade Nzimande said these students would also need to self-quarantine for at least 10 days.
- As students returned to campus during the Level 1 closure, teaching and learning was expected to progress more rapidly, with the implementation of remedial programs.
International students who wish to return to South African universities will undergo Covid-19 testing before being admitted to classes again.
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said that students who remained outside the country would also need to self-quarantine for at least 10 days before heading to their respective institutions.
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It is anticipated that as students return to campus during the Level 1 closure, teaching and learning programs will advance more rapidly, with remedial programs to be implemented.
“Regarding the completion of the 2020 academic year, 10 universities plan to complete the academic year before the end of the 2020 calendar year, four universities plan to complete in January 2021, seven plan to complete in February 2021, and five universities plan to complete completion in March. from 2021.
“This staggered end of the academic year is tied to the ability to support students and ensure that all students have had a reasonable opportunity to be successful. There were some institutions that were unable to start their academic year effectively before it was implemented. the closure, and that’s also reflected in this staggered end of the academic year, “said Nzimande.
Early years
Nzimande said that the start of the new academic year for freshmen will be staggered between March 8, 2021 and April 12, 2021.
As of September 22, 2020, there were 54,561 students living in college-owned residences.
In addition, the institutions reported that there were an additional 49,360 students living in rented and managed university accommodation, 21,022 students living in university-accredited private accommodation, and 34,594 students living in other forms of private accommodation.
“Some institutions have indicated that not all students accept their invitations to return to campus, preferring to continue working remotely,” said Nzimande.
The minister encouraged 12th graders who wish to study at TVET universities in 2021 to apply immediately.
Nzimande said that as a result of the late release of the Matric results scheduled for February 24, 2021, new students who enroll in the N4 National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) programs will be enrolled for the second quarter for studies. of engineering from May 2021, or for semester 2 for business studies, which would begin in July 2021.
