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Messages Universities of Technology Message from the International Education Association Border Technikon (Eastern Cape University of Technology)...... 58 o f South Africa (IEASA)...... 3 Durban Institute of Technolog)'...... 60 Message from the Council on Higher Education (CHE)...... 4 Peninsula Technikon (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)______62 Message from the South African Universities Tshwane University o f Technology...... 64 Vice-Chancellors Association (SAUVCA)...... 5 Vaal University o f Technology...... 66 Message from the Committee ofTechnikon Principal (CTP)___ 5 Eastern Cape Technikon (Eastern Cape University of Message from the South African Qualifications Technology)...... 68 Authority (SAQA)...... 6 Cape Technikon (Cape Peninsula University of Technolog',') 71 Message from Unitech (Higher Education professional Central University o f Technology, Free S ta te ...... 72 body for marketing, communication and development).. 7 Mangosuthu Technikon...... 72 Message from Professor Thandwa Mthembu.™...... 8 Student and Travel Information Context How to apply for a study perm it...... 73 Minimum general entrance requirements...... 73 Studying in South Africa...... 9 Travelling facts...... 74 Study South Africa - A Decade o f Democracy ...... 10 South African public holidays...... 74 Higher Ed ucation...... 11 Ingwe Health Plan medical cover...... 74 Positive ch an ge...... 12 South Africa - the land and its people...... 75 Success rates and courses...... 13 South Africa’s people...... 76 Restructuring...... 13 South African government and politics...... 77 Quality assurance...... 14 An adventurous sp irit...... 78 Planning and funding...... 14 A feast o f arts and culture...... 79 Higher Education Facts and Figures...... 15 Useful co n tacts...... 80 Private higher education in South A frica...... 16 Research and Development...... 17 CREDITS Horn free and colour b lind ...... 18 Published by the International Writing and editorial contributions: Decade of Democracy Report Card ...... 19 Education Association of South Africa Alexandra van Essche and (Diversities and Universities o f Technology...... 22 (IEASA) in assciarion with the South Andy Mason African Universities Vice-Chancellors Cover Design: Phindile Mantantana Association (SAUVCA) and Committee and Andy Mason Diversities ofTechnikon Principals (CTP). (These Design: Shakila Chetty and two bodies will be merged into one in Alexandra van Essche University of KwaZulu-Natal.™...... 24 due course.) Copy Editor: Christopher Waddington Ne bon Mandela Metropolitan University...... 30 Project M anager Alexandra van Essche Production: Project Coordinator. Zandile Wanda University o f Port Elizabeth...... 31 G Artworks Communication Specialist Education W riter Administrative Assistants: Port Elizabeth Technikon...... 34 Karen MacGregor Shiki Vishnu and Trelanee Skein University o f Johannesburg...... 36 © Copyright 2004 International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) Rand Afrikaans University..™...... „...... 37 P.O. Box 65099 Reservoir Hills Durban 4090 South Africa. Tel: +27 31 260 3077 Technikon Witwatersrand...... „.... 39 Fax: +27 31 260 2967 Website: www.uncUuuza/und/ieasa. No part o f this publica­ tion may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means wthout prior University o f Cape Tow n...... 41 permission from IEASA. Permission to use material contained in the university and University o f the Witwatersrand...... 45 university of technology profiles must be obtained directly from the institutions concerned. University o f the Free S ta te ...... 48 The information in this Guide was compiled from a variety of sources and the opin­ Medical University o f South A frica...... 51 ions expressed should not necessarily be taken to represent those of IEASA, University o f Pretoria...... 52 SAUVCA or CTP. The information on the universities and technikons was supplied The North-West University...... 54 by the universities and universities o f technology themselves, or updated from the 3rd Edition of Study South Africa using the websites of the institutions concerned. Rhodes University...... 55 Every effort has been made ro ensure that the information contained in ths publi­ Stellenbosch University...... 56 cation was accurate and correcr at the time o f going to press. IEASA, SAUVCA and University o f South A frica...... 57 CTP will however not accept any liability resulting from the reliance by any person on information contained herein. University of Venda...... 69 r University of the N orth...... 69 Study South Africa On-line University o f the Western Cape ______70 V is it th e Study South Africa w e b site : www.studysa.co.za f o r a n e le c ­ University of Zululand...... 70 tronic version of Study South Africa and to link directly to the institutions, websites. University of Fort Hare...... 71 MESSAGES

Message from the President of IEASA

Study South Africa: celebrating ten years of democracy

he fourth edition o f Study South Africa; Guide to South qualifications. The information African Tertiary Education coincides with a momentous event provided in this Guide introduces in the history ofSouth Africa. It is the 10th anniversary o f the the individual institutions, their DR ROSHEN KISHUN T academic offerings, support serv­ PRESIDENT OF IEASA democracy after the 1994 elections that ended apartheid. It is time to celebrate the achievements, the development strides, and the reinte­ ices provided and other relevant details needed to make a choice gration ofSouth Africa into the world community. of study destination The International Education Association of South Africa Study South Africa is also a (IEASA) welcomes the new Minister o f Education, Ms Naledi useful tool in the development of Pandor, elected to the Cabinet after the April 2004 elections. We wish a strategy to market South her well in her new and demanding portfolio. We are confident that African higher education into the Minister will support the tertiary education sector to develop linkages between international education, skilled migration and the the competitive world of interna­ tional education. The decision by transition to knowledge economies. While we believe that a free and democratic country may be the IEASA to develop a marketing most powerful attraction for international students wishing to strategy is not only a reaction to global higher education pres­ study in South Africa there are other reasons. South Africa is rated as a technological powerhouse on the African continent. sures, but is also an acknowl­ edgement of South Africa’s Comparatively South Africa’s educational infrastructure can be NALEDI PANDOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN compared with the best in the world. Its research sector is by far the return to the global higher educa­ MINISTER OF EDUCATION tion communitv and in dennfied strongest in Africa. The country has adopted English as one o f its * geographical areas. IEASA official languages and it is the main medium of instruction in the realised that past isolation can only be overturned by conscious new tertiary education sector. strategies. This 'marketing initiative’ meant that the presence of A significant factor which makes South African qualifications South Africa was highly visible at some o f the leading forums deal­ attractive is the relatively lower cost o f study. Study in South Africa offers the best of both worlds to international students, combining ing with i ntemational education in the world. Study South Africa is undertaken by IEASA in association with the

the experience o f living in Africa with the opportunity to obtain STUDY SOUTH AFRICA South African Vice-Chancellors Association (SAUVCA) and the quality education at a fraction of the cost. Committee of Technikon Principals (CTP). These organizations In the ten years since 1994, the opening-up of the tertiary edu­ themselv es are set to merge in the near future. We appreciate the sup­ cation sector in South Africa is evidenced by the dramatic increase port of the Council on Higher Educauon (CHE), the South African of international students studying in the South African public edu­ Qualifications Authority (SAQA), Unitech (Higher Education profes­ cation sector from about 13 000 to more than 47 000 in 2002. While sional body for marketing, communication and development), and the headcount numbers include distance education students, it is possible that South Africa is currently the leading host country for Professor T Mthembu. We are most grarefril to Karen MacGregor, our specialist writer, who compiled the excellent articles in this publica­ international students in Africa. An EDP report p ledicts that by 2025 tion on achievements during the ten years o f transformation. almost eight million students will be educated trans-uatJonally. The growth in international student numbers presents South Africa with I wish to take this opportunity o f thanking all those who made contributions for their support and all the tertiary education insti­ some exciting challenges in the global context. South Africa is expected to become one of the top nations in the world hosting tutions in the public education sector for their participation. We are international students in the next ten yean. grateful to the Department ofForeign Affairs for the distribution of Study South Africa is published in the middle o f one o f the most the Guide abroad and to members o f the IEASA publications com­ intense periods o f change when the South African education system mittee for their input. We appreciate the support of Artworks Publishing for working under pressure to meet publications dead­ is being restructured to eliminate duplications created under the line. Special thanks are due to Zandile Wanda for the work in coor­ apartheid system. The number of public institutions is being dinating the response from the tertiary education sector and to reduced from 36 to 23 through mergers and incorporations. The Alexandra van Essche for compiling and producing the Guide. binary divide that existed in the public higher education system pre- 2002, where there were 21 universities and 15 technikons is blurred Without their efforts it would not have been possible to publish the by the creation o f the universities o f technology. Guide. In spite o f the massive transformation, the South African high­ er education sector has much to offer in the form of quality educa­ ROSHEN KISHUN tion, advanced research facilities and internationally recognized www.und.ac.za/und/ieasa STUDY SOUTH AFRICA MESSAGES nets makes the technikon sector a critical powerhouse for the South the for powerhouse critical a sector technikon the makes pan- nets industry with collaboration in training and education lifelong and technology f o transfer research, applied relevance, on emphasis entrepreneurial training. Its provision for new advanced skills and skills advanced new for provision Its training. entrepreneurial its with resource isnational a vital education technikon-type market, development and research innovative and education vocational in specializing institutions as development their accelerates and assists also move The research. applied and in education f relevant o achievements fields the their f o recognition in f Technology o Universities economic growth and technological development in South Africa. South in development technological and growth economic msaeo nlsvt oal students all to inclusivity of message A The university is not only the gateway to an internationally compet­ internationally an to gateway the only not is university The itive degree, but is also becoming a hub that declares a message of message a students. all declares to inclusivity that hub a becoming also is but degree, itive tomorrow’s challenges from as many different angles as possible. as angles different many as confront from to challenges order in tomorrow’s encouraged and dif­ protected be intellectual to have and ferences ethic cultural, that means economy future a f o requirements unforeseen yet as needs. the answer to national f o education expense tertiary For the at demand international addresses 1 nation winning a for nation. multifarious the with physically and intellectually to engage opportunity the world higher the over all African from students South offers cultures, education more many and languages 11 With to antidotes numerous provided has experience education higher that higher education runs the risk o f becoming homogenised and homogenised becoming f o risk the runs education higher that h ln ooeiainofcriuaad a arsl, graduates. result, a as and, curricula f o homogenisation bland the I New Universities of Technology Technology of Universities New / ^ outh Africa is celebrating 10 years o f democracy, and the tech- the and f democracy, o years 10 celebrating is Africa outh ^ / generic courses are taught throughout the world. The concern is concern The world. the throughout taught are courses generic of impact the that education higher for concern growing a is t In an environment where the labour market has become a skills a become has market labour the where environment an In globalisation will create ‘plug and play* curricula where the same the where play* and curricula ‘plug willcreate globalisation n 04 tcnkn wr r-eintd no fully-fledged into re-designated were technikons 2004, In n h 1 yas ic dmcai eetos te ot African South the elections, democratic since years 10 the In educating our youth, but also in stimulating and supporting and stimulating in also but youth, our educating likons can be proud o f the role they have played, not only in only not played, have they role the f o proud be can likons te of kon Prncpals cip rin P n o ik n h c e fT o ittee m m o C ieCaclos Association Vice-Chancellors Universities African South

Without ever ignoring international ever ignoring Without - mergers increasingly ongoing the with will become and - is already students engage with this material The site o f learning shapes what shapes learned. is f learning o site The the material this where with place engage the students emphasises that made be can case a excellence, conditions which can provide an alma mater for a multicultural audi­ multicultural a for mater alma an provide can which conditions campus f o set diverse a and experience African South the f o glimpse PROFESSOR AT MOKADI AT PROFESSOR employment. graduates Its economy. African ecmrs hge education higher f o benchmarks environment respectful a mutually within diversity of celebration a acteristic o f a winning nation. f winning a o acteristic char­ initiative and approach entrepreneurial the also but needs, omy f grad­ highly qualified o new a generation with country beautiful our knowl­ f o needed. will generation be workers edge new a resource- economy, a knowledge-based from a moves to world based the As economy. modem a f o pains ence that includes both African and international students. international and African both includes that ence eoe hmevs raos of creators themselves become to equipped and empowered are uates who not only have the knowledge and skills our growing econ­ growing skills our and knowledge the have only not who uates PIYUSHI KOTECHA PIYUSHI h Suh fia campus African South The The challenge to our new Universities o f Technology is to supply to is f Technology o new Universities our to challenge The Study South Africa thus offers students from around the world a world the around from students offers thus Africa South Study South Africa is currently experiencing only the initial growing initial the only experiencing currently is Africa South

PROFESSOR ATPROFESSOR MOKADI SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES AFRICAN SOUTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE CHIEF CHAIRPERSON CTP CHAIRPERSON PIYUSHI KOTECHA VICE-CHANCELLORS ASSOCIATION

MESSAGES

Message from the Council on Higher Education

The challenges of internationalisation

or long a pariah and for good reason, South Africa under economic and social development democracy has begun to break the shackles of isolation, to and justice in their countries. The Frenew, revitalize and extend its political, economic, cultural Higher Education Quality and sporting relations with other countries and to take its rightful Committee o f the Council on Higher place in the international community of nations. Education, which is responsible for Higher education in particular in the first decade o f democracy quality assurance, must ensure that has witnessed exciting internationalisation in a number o f areas, there are appropriate regulations so not least in the form o f a considerable increase in student enrol­ that institutions do indeed produce knowledgeable, skilled and ments from Southern Africa, other parts of Africa and the rest of socially committed graduates. Finally, government will need to ensure the world. that there are no unnecessary restrictions in the movement and The international movement and exchange of students, schol­ enrolment o f international students at our institutions ars and researchers and o f knowledge, ideas research, expertise and Our government’s decision to provide public subsidies for all skills are vital for the dynamism o f South African higher education undergraduate students from the Southern African Development and science and technology, and a necessary condition for South Community (SADC) countries and for all postgraduate students Africa’s economic and social reconstruction and transformation. irrespective of country of origin is a major financial commitment. It Our higher education and science and technology institutions is, however, also an exemplary instance of the practice o f interna­ have the wonderful opportunity o f becoming ever more dynamic tionalism. We owe a huge debt to countries in Southern Africa and and vibrant institutions through the participation of students and a number o f countries in Africa, whose own development was severe­ scholars from around the globe. The quality of our institutions is ly undermined because of the support they provided us in the strug­ enhanced through the rich and diverse contributions o f interna­ gle against apartheid. Our democracy and development is tied to tional students to knowledge, research and social life. The quality of rebuilding their economies and societies and assisting in their eco­ the knowledge and social experiences of South African students and nomic and social development academics is immensely enhanced through their contact with the Finally, it is vitally important that the expanding international­ diversity o f language, culture and experiences o f international stu­ ization of South African higher education continues to occur in the dents. Not without great importance, international students have current context of development cooperation and exchange and the potential to help undermine xenophobia, prejudice and intoler­ spirit of internationalism and is not reduced to commercial trade ance among some of our people and to contribute to a spirit of agreements enforced through the World Trade Organisation. The internationalism and to the idea of opportunities and justice for all 1994 decision to define higher education as just another service and (STUDY SOUTH AFRICA and the oneness o f humanity. to extend the General Agreement on Trade in Services to higher edu­ The internationalization of South African higher education is, cation holds many dangers and no apparent benefits for South however, not without challenges. Our institutions will need to ensure African higher education. A spirit o f internationalism, reflected in that they provide genuine opportunities and high quality higher edu­ our approach to SADC students must prevail rather than any ram­ cation and social care to international students from a diversity of pant markerisarion and commodification o f higher education. backgrounds, so that they may acquire the knowledge, competencies, skills and social commitments necessary to contribute powerfully to PROF. SALEEM BADAT MESSAGES

South African Qualifications Authority

B U M OUAUTV Q U U IC n M SAQA and higher education - ensuring quality qualifications

s we enter our tenth year o f democracy in South Africa, we regard, an important process was can look back with pride on our achievements in working initiated to ensure that quality learn­ At ogether to build a South African education and training sys­ ing would take place in the private tem for the twenty-first century. sector in an effort to assure learners o f recognition for their qualifi­ It is significant that the first education and training legislation cations, and to enable articulation across institutions for portability passed by our first democratically elected government in South o f qualifications. Africa was the South African Qualifications Authority Act. From 1998 to February 2001, SAQA accepted the responsibility

Promulgated on 4 October 1995, the SAQA Act established the of the accreditation of Private Higher Education Institutions on South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a statutory body behalf of CHE. This function was handed over to the CHE in March to oversee the development and implementation o f the National 2001. The accreditation process that SAQA embarked upon brought Qualifications Framework (NQF). private provisioning in South Africa into a regulatory framework for SAQA is the guardian o f NQF, and one o f the aims of the NQF the first time. is to create a system that will enable the development of the poten­ As part of the review of higher education qualifications, standards- tial of each learner and, by doing so, contribute to the social and eco­ generaring bodies for arts, social sciences, natural science and engineer­ nomic development o f the country. In this regard, SAQA focuses on ing were established and the first set of generic outcomes-based quali­ ensuring quality qualifications. Qualifications should be designed in fications were registered. This will allow for articulation and transfer­ such a manner that: ability between programmes ofhigher education institutions. ► Institutions can be responsive to discipline changes What is clear from the standards-generating and quality assur­ ► Provide learning that is needs-driven in a short period o f time ance processes is that it is no longer possible for learners to be ► Provide learners with credits for achievements exposed to learning provision that does not meet minimum criteria. ► It is comparable to international evaluations The quality assurance processes undertaken at all public and private institutions will go a long way to establishing a culture of quality in

The NQF has brought together both private and public qualifica­ provisioning, and thereby building trust in South African education and training. tions in South Africa. All higher education qualifications are regis­ tered in the National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD) in an out­ SAQA does not only create an enabling system for higher educa­ tion institutions, but assists institutions in designing learning pro­ come-based format. The NLRD is accessible to every learner via the SAQA Website searchable database. grammes that will meet the qualifications set. In this sense, also The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is a statutory body ensuring that what learners will leam will be of such a quality that established by Higher Education Act of 1997. The aim of the Higher knowledge will be to their benefit and that o f the country as well. Education Act (No 101 of 1997) was to regulate the private providers o f higher education to assure delivery of quality programmes. In this SAMUEL B ISAACS MESSAGES

unitech Higher Education professional body for tiqriei eflucotion • ■ortotinq • coaaonicoKoo . ae»Hop«wrX determined to make sense of higher education! marketing, communication and development

Professionalizing higher education marketing, communication and development in the South African Development Community (SADC)

largt number o f African students had until early 1990’s pre­ Today the organization boasts a MR CALEB T MAQUBELA

ferred to study abroad. Numerous universities in the UK, the frill membership o f all universities unitech AUS, the EU, Canada and some parts of Asia Pacific have host­ and universities o f technology/tech- ed African students through scholarship and tuition. Many of these nikons in the country. Practitioners students were sponsored by their home countries’ governments in in the marketing, communication and development disciplines or search of better education. functions are prepared and given opportunities for continuous pro­ The return o f South Africa to the global community opened an fessional development to cope with the sectoral challenges. avenue for many African countries to send students for better educa­ Unitech membership is open to all SADC higher education insti­ tional prospects and relatively cheaper than venues outside the tutions, individuals in the sector and education-relared organiza­ African continent. South Africa today has more students from other tions for normal, associate individual or associate organization African countries than any other country on the continent. membership. The demand for a South African tertiary institution is a derived Universities in the SADC region will benefit and reap the mem­ one. It is derived from, amongst others, the fact that SA institutions bership rewards as stated in Unitech’s mission statement which of higher learning are marketing, branding and promoting them­ includes: selves. Universities and Universities of Technology (formerly tech­ ► Identify and promote common fundraising, marketing and nikons) are investing the necessary resources and competencies to communication interests of higher education institutions in marketing, branding and promotion processes. Just like in other Southern Africa. developed countries, higher education has been given the critical ► Commission research that will influence policy issues, scenarios mass of branding imperativeness, based on cost benefit analysis and and management of higher education through marketing, com­ return on investment. munication and development. The prevailing lack o f resources and infrastructure, coupled with ► Monitor changes in the higher education environment which a poor image or reputation, faced by many African universities impact on the profession and disseminate this information to (ADEA Working Group on Higher Education - www.adeanet.otg) is members. a cause for concern. This is a critical feature in a lack o f confidence in ► Provide access to life-long learning and continuous upgrading many o f these institutions. A high reliance on state funding is o f professional skills for members. another source o f paralysis. ► Instil an understanding of the strategic value of the marketing, Since its inception in the 1980s, Unitech (Higher Education pro­ communication and development functions among senior uni­ fessional body for marketing, communication and development) has versity managers through workshops and relevant case studies. stood for the advancement of marketing, communication and devel­ opment capabilities of South African institutions of higher education. CALEB T MAQUBELA MESSAGES

Resolving the triple crisis of higher education

Professor Thandwa Mthembu discusses the complexities o f the transformation o f higher education sector at this critical juncture in South A frica’s history.

f nothing else, the landscape of South African higher education is Non-merging institutions have less more certain now than it was in 1994. Then, there was consensus o f this opportunity. Their self-actu­ Iand certainty about creating a single national and coordinated alization by virtue of not having system, but less certainty about what that entailed. Painful as trans­ been merged and therefore indirect­ formation and restructuring of higher education is to all institu­ ly being spurred on to do what they

tions (merging and non-merging), that is now an irreversible process have always done (well?) will be their PROF THANDWA MTHEMBU - a certainty. Achilles HeeL They might fossilize There is no ambivalence about who is in the driving seat for leg­ latent mediocrity and bad practice. islative and policy renewal: the Ministry o f Education. Equally cer­ Thus, both merging and non-merg­ tain is that the rest of the sector is, proverbially, tiptoeing behind the ing institutions have to grapple with the triple crisis and resolve it Ministry, akin to a child being dragged by a parent along a busy within the next ten years or so. street. This is less so an attack on the Ministry than it is self-criticism Once they have resolved the crisis, they should be ready to o f higher education as a whole. In the mid-nineties, instead o f tak­ engage meaningfully with government, business and industry and ing leadership for change and offering well-researched practical other organs o f civil society. In fact, they should then be able to take alternatives to creating a single national coordinated system, higher leadership in higher education rather than let the Ministry saunter education was somewhat ‘comatose’. alone. Even though the Australian higher education system may not Certainty as a value is not absolute, neither necessarily virtuous be a good model for South Africa, it also underwent restructuring nor vicious. But, it may be a desirable foundation for progress. How some years ago and there might be generic lessons to be learned. should higher education build on, instead of mull and sulk over, South African higher education must now have a collective vision, in these certainties? For the next decade of our democracy what role a similar vein to the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee’s (AV- should higher education play? CC) 2020 vision. That vision is about massiflcation of higher educa­ If Amaral and Magalhaes are to be believed, public higher edu­ tion. It is equally about increasing investment in higher education 0 cation institutions have to resolve the triple crisis o f hegemony, legit­ whilst adding value to the Australian economy, world-class research, imacy and the institutional. Briefly, public higher education institu­ teaching and engagement with society. tions in South Africa and the world over cannot claim exclusive With reduced levels o f complacence, if not kowtowing, South omniscience in research and the academe in general. Their relevance African higher education should lead through critical engagement, and their efficacy are not axiomatic and self-evident. Hence there intellectually and otherwise, in shaping our still nascent democracy. will continue to be lingering questions from government, business It should not only call for redress and investment in higher educa­ and industry and the rest o f society about their legitimacy. At the tion, but should provide innovations for adding value in research, institutional level, they require a lot o f introspection, which should teaching and engagement with society. That way, our legitimacy as result not in insularity from, but in broader engagement with, the change agents in society and as facilitators o f development - which a society they claim to serve. developing country like South Africa needs acutely - will be restored. Merging institutions - less so unmerging institutions - have the We may not want our own hegemony to return. But ubiquity in lead­ most exciting opportunity to resolve the triple crisis. They have an ership and action does tend to bestow that naturally. opportunity to re-invent themselves in innovative ways: their values, their cultures, their programmes, their systems, you name them. PROF THANDWA MTHEMBU

Thandwa Mthembu

Thandwa Mthembu was bom at Hlazakazi (near Isandlwana Mount) in studies at Ohio State University in Columbus in 1991/1992, after which KwaZulu-Natal, on 12 January 1963. He grew up there and at he continued as an Instructor/lecturer in Mathematics until 1994. Since Ethalaneni in Nkandla in the same province. After finishing his junior his return to South Africa in 1994, he has held positions - from Senior secondary education in Nkandla, he enrolled at the St Chad’s High Lectureship to Associate Professorship to Head of Department to School in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, where he matriculated in 1980. Campus Principal and to Deputy Vice-Chancellor-at the Universities of He then proceeded to the University of Fort Hare in 1982. In 1984 he the North, Vista and Durban-Westville. He is currently Deputy Vice­ graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with majors in Mathematics Chancellor Partnerships and Advancement at the University of the and Chemistry. After completing a BSc Honours in Mathematics in 1985, Witwatersrandjohannesburg. he enrolled at Vanderbilt University, in Tennessee in the USA, and He has published a number of mathematics papers in international completed a Master of Science (Mathematics) in 1987. On his return to journals. Since 1996, and mainly because of his leadership positions, South Africa, he enrolled for a PhD in Approximation Theory at the his academic and scholarly interests have diversified to include higher University of the Witwatersrandjohannesburg, with which he graduated education transformation, management and public intellectualism, on in 1991. The title of his thesis was: Weighted Polynomial Approximation. which he has written widely. During the period of his PhD studies, he was employed as ajunior He serves on the Boards of a number of governmental and non­ Lecturer in Mathematics at the same university. He did his postdoctoral governmental organizations, councils and agencies. EASTERN CAPE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (EASTERN CAPE TECHNIKON)

Studying in South Africa o u a LL. outh Africa is emerging as one of the world's most exciting tres o f coastline with some o f the most beautiful beaches in the < study destinations. This is demonstrated by the rapidly increas­ world, the large areas o f pristine wilderness with more animal species Sing number of international students, now exceeding 47 000. A than Europe and Asia combined, and the fascinating mix o f African, large proportion o f these students come from Africa and they are European and Asian cultures. I > here to take advantage of the best tertiary opportunities that the South Africa is cheap, easy and fun, especially for those interna­ o 3 H continent has to offer, but many others come from much further tional students who come from countries with stronger currencies. 1/1 afield. Because o f international exchange rates, South Africa offers The international backpacker scene is highly developed, the roads real educational value for money. are generally good and the financial infrastructure is excellent, with At the postgraduate level, many international students are here automatic teller machines (ATMs) everywhere. The suburban shop­ simply because the most exciting research in their particular field is ping malls in the larger cities are breathtakingly modem and one being done in South Africa. The country's rich natural and ecologi­ could be forgiven for imagining oneself in New York or Paris. cal resources, its multi-cultural population, its inspiring history and Once out o f the cities, the real South Africa, with its wide-open dynamic political milieu, and the vigour with which South African spaces - and widespread poverty - becomes apparent. Here, at the academics are approaching the world's most pressing problems, are local level, the kinds o f inequalities that exist between rich and poor some of the reasons why international students and academics are nations, and the problems facing Africa and the Third World gener­ attracted to this country. ally, are thrown into sharp relief. South Africans are at the forefront South African scholars, often in collaboration with internation­ o f global awareness o f the need for a more equitable and sustainable al partners, are involved in crucial research into the HIV/Aids pan­ world order, and the experiences o f the struggle against apartheid demic, the epidemiology o f tropical diseases, urban renewal and informs the work o f academics, non-govemmental agencies and state area-based development, capacity-building and entrepreneurial institutions involved in these issues. The choice o f Johannesburg as skills development, outcomes-based education and the appropriate the site for the 2002 World Conference on Sustainable Development application of convergent technologies to developing economies, is evidence o f the importance attached to the South African experi­ agricultural and seed research and many other important research ence by the rest o f the world. Similarly, the launch o f the African areas. In all o f these fields, academics have the opportunity to Union in Durban indicates the leading role played by South Africa in become direedy involved with the social impact of their research, and formulating responses to the challenges facing the continent. often make a real difference to the lives o f the people they are work­ South Africa's entire educational system, from primary schools ing with. to tertiary institutions, is in the process of being redesigned for the Academic research opportunities aside, there are many other rea­ post-apartheid future. The result of this process will be a better, sons for choosing South Africa as a study destination. Some worth more efficient educational infrastructure. South Africa is a nation at mentioning are the long, hot summers and balmy winters with an the cutting edge o f change. This is why it is one o f the world's most average o f eight hours o f sunshine per day, the nearly 3 000 kilome­ exciting places to be a student. # 0 STUDY SOUTH AFRICA CONTEXT Study South Africa - A Decade of Democracy of Decade A - Africa South Study anniversary o f the 1994 lib­ 1994 the f o anniversary hc Suh fias have Africans South which aoiyrl. thsbe a been has It delivered rule. majority and apartheid ended that election eration cnmcl) md devel­ made economicall), freedoms, new enjoyed oetu dcd in decade momentous nee, fe ln isola­ long re­ after and entered, strides opment socially,grown transformed er i pio o 11 on prison in years 27 from release his on said Mandela Nelson president former as back, going no is There changed. profoundly in ol hths itself has that world a tion, S February 1990: February sion, were able to secure peace through negotiation and reconcilia­ and negotiation through peace secure to able were oppres­ sion, brutal f o lifetime proud are Africans South world. today in a vibrant, free and progressive multicultural society with a with society live multicultural to progressive and proud free and vibrant, a in today century; 20th the of contributions moral biggest the of believes ‘one is Krog Antjie writer Afrikaner leading what and ‘miracle’, a called world the what attain to forgiveness; through tion a after who, people be to including higher education - that can compete with the best in the in best the with compete can that - education higher including rich history, spectacular natural beauty and areas o f excellence f o areas and beauty natural spectacular history, rich rvn ot ad nerd ilos fRn, h lcl urny in currency, local the Rand, of billions invesred and have north companies African driven South apartheid of fall the since econ­ and omy, sophisticated most and biggest its far by has country ernmost south­ Africa’s country. livesand their to difference positive a can they make believethat to people inspiring life, African South f o facet and peace-keeping across the continent. the across peace-keeping and talks peace in involved been has Africa South and initiative, opment devel­ pan-African a (NEPAD), Development Africa’s for New the Partnership leading is Mbeki Thabo President countries. African other oping worlds, and brings its diverse economy and strong insriuirions strong and diverse economy its brings and worlds, oping r e n cmmn vot­ mon com a on ge fra wy Uiesl suf­ Universal way. r u o ust m 'We irreversible. is cai and non-racial d n a ­ ocratic dem united a in role ers’ in stand to r a fe allow not harm ony. ” ony. harm only the is frica A South a t ec ad racial and peace to way “O ur m arch to freedom to arch m ur “O hs ae neetn tms Cag hs wp truh every through swept has Change times. interesting are These outh Africa celebrated Africa outh n 7Arl 04 the 2004, April 27 on South Africa is at crossroads between the developed and devel­ and developed the between crossroads at is Africa South 10 years of democracy of years 10

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rdtoa rrl African rural Traditional and poverty health, poor r a te ot f crime. of root the at are that inequalities lingering of challenges on bear to ieceit ih ih nat­ rich with coexists life sa ad ‘coloured’ and Asian European, f African, o pots melting cultural are cities the while parks, national nearby in diversity ural onr t suy ad to and study, to country (mixed race) mfluences. race) (mixed oit pcdwt varied with spiced society modem of the conveniences all with be, to place easy an also is It in. study strengthening of the Rand the of strengthening adven­ and travel sport, nightlife, and experience cultural for opportunities n nentoa markets, international on marked the Despite ture. atively low living costs and atively low living costs rel­ with students, foreign for destination an affordable remains country the university' fees. After long years o f inter­ f o years long After highly destination a sought-after become has n aon te world. the around and Africa from students for hs s fascinating a is This ned Suh Africa South Indeed,

UNIVERSITY OFJOHANNESBURG (TECHNIKON WITWATERSRAND)

SOUTH AFRICA'S HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IS INCREASINGLY GEARED TO RESPOND TO THE HIGH LEVEL LEARNING AND RESEARCH NEEDS OFSOUTH AFRICA, SOUTHERN AFRICA AND THE AFRICAN CONTINENT.

Higher education

As generators o f knowledge and producers o f leaders, higher educa­ address the inequalities that are our apartheid legacy and, second, to tion institutions played a key role during apartheid, some in sup­ ensure that the higfjer education system is able to meet the challenges porting and others in vigorously opposing the white regime, while o fthe 21st century in the context ofa globalizing world. students were on the frontline o f resistance to minority rule. The “Change was thus gpared to meet both equity and development imper­ new democracy inherited a large but inefficient and starkly uneven atives. The government’s vision is fo r a higher education system made sector that was seriously skewed along race lines, in favour of whites. up o fdiverse institutions that are able to respond to the high-level leam- Post-apartheid, universities and technikons (now universities of ingand research needs o fthe country, region and continent. ° technology) have a different, less overtly political but critical role in providing the intellectual foundation for new processes and policies, The government set four main goals for higher education post­ seeking solutions to developing world challenges and themselves apartheid; growing access to higher education and producing gradu­ transforming into non-racial institutions that provide equal oppor­ ates who meet South Africa’s human resource needs; promoting tunities, redress past disadvantages and produce the high-level skills equity o f access and outcomes and redressing past disadvantage by needed in a competitive technological world. ensuring that staff and student profiles reflect the demographic pro­ Institutions have become more accessible and user-friendly for file o f society; promot­ students and have opened their doors to the world, forging interna­ ing institutional diversi­ tional links and attracting foreign students and staff The higher ty to meet skills and education sector has expanded and the government’s target is to fur­ knowledge needs; and ther grow the participation rate - the percentage of 20 to 24-year- strengthening research olds enrolled - from IS to 20 percent in the coming decade, requir­ and ensuring that it ing another 200 000 students to enter a system that currently has contributes to develop­ some 700 000 students. ment. Higher education has transformed radically in the past decade, mirroring changes in broader society and aimed at building a stronger, more equitable and efficient system that provides quality courses across a frill range of fields, both undergraduate and post­ POST-APARTHEID TERTIARY graduate. Dr Nasima Badsha, head of Higher Education for the EDUCATION INSTTnmONS PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN Department o f Education, explains further SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOPING WORLD “Hi^ier education in South Africa has seen extensive change in the CHALLENGES. past 10 years, in response to two main challenges - first, the need to INDEPENDENTNEWSPAPERS CONTEXT

Positive change Many more South Africans are completing high­ er education than during the apartheid era. In chis developing country o f 45 million, the pro­ portion of people with tertiary qualifications rose from 6% in 1996 to 8% in 2001. The proportion of black people with tertiary qualifications grew from 3% to 5%: among coloured people the rise was from 4% to 5%, among Indians from 10% to 15% and among whites from 24% to 30%\ Major strides were also been made towards other tertiary goals during the first decade o f democracy Changing profiles CHANCING PROFILES: THE PROPORTION OF AFRICAN AND COLOURED AS WELL AS FEMALE There has been rapid expansion o f public and pri­ STUDENTS AT SOUTH AFRICA’S UNIVERSmES AND UNIVERSmES OF TECHNOLOGY HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. vate higher education, and the racial and gender composition of the student and staff body in the public sector has changed markedly, in line with the government’s Indeed, CHET director Dr Nico Cloete writes that South Africa has equity goals. Research by the Centre for Higher Education experienced a ‘revolution’ in terms o f the increase in black students Transformation (CHET, March 2004), a Cape Town-based think in higher education3: tank, shows than "By 2000, there was a majority o fAfrican students both in universi­ ► Student numbers at public institutions rose from 480 000 in ties (60% ) and technikons (72% ). At some institutions the composi­ 1993 to nearly 700 000 in 2002. Universities enrol two-thirds tion o fthe student population changed dramatically:fa r example, the and technikons a third of public sector students. University o fPort Elizabeth changed from being 62% white in 1995 ► The proportion of African and coloured students grew from 46% to being 87% black in 1999. These demographic changes must be in 1993 to 66% in 2002. The proportion o f white students in some o fthe most remarkable in the world during the 1990s. “ public institutions fell from 47% to 27%. ► The proportion of female students increased from 43% in 1993 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is one o f the to 54% in 2002. government’s most successful means of promoting equity and ► The proportion o f black (African, coloured and Indian) academ­ redress in higher education, through the provision o f loans and bur­ ics increased from 21% in 1998 to 34% in 2002. Black profes­ saries to poor students. The number o f awards made by the NSFAS sional staff grew from 21% to 39%. The proportion o f female aca­ grew from 7 240 grants worth R22 million in 1991, to 93 500 awards demics remained steady at 39%. worth nearly R600 million in 2001. Today, nearly one in five South

TH E UNEVEN SCHOOL SYSTEM IN SOUTH AFRICA REMAINS A PROBLEM EVEN TEN YEARS AFTER TH E END OF APARTHEID HERE, A YOUNG SCHOLAR FROM THE NORTHERN PROVINCE HAS SUCCESSFULLY PASSED HER MATRIC FOR THE SECOND TIME AND METTHE NECESSARY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS WHICH WILL ENABLE HER TO ATTEND UNIVERSITY.

CONTEXT mASDW ” MERGED WITH THE FORMER PRETORIA AND NORTH- OFTECHNOLOGY HAS BEEN ESTABUSHED. W ESTTECHNIKONS AND THETSHW ANE UNIVERSITY THE FORMERTECHNIKON NORTHERN GAUTENG HAS

"...herald the way for a system that is equitable in its distribution o f nurture futurethe generations cfblack intellectuals and leaders.’’ resources and opportunities, academically andfinancially sustainable will contribute to the development onew f institutional cultures able to and productive so that itdevelopment can more and effectively research meet needs the oteachingour f country. skills Far-reaching changes hat are neither black nor white. "No site of learning in South Africa has been closed. The idea of improved capacity and very different histories oeach f othe f merging can draw on the strengths otheir f partners and create new identities Dr Badshastresses: restructuring has withbeen new to institutionsbuild a thatstronger are higher better education able to system meet demands of the areas and increasing research capacity. Students will benefitfrom the partners. We hope to gfve rise to truly South African institutions that After several years o finvestigation and consultation, the govern­ future, such as sustaining student growth, creating new programme tion’ to higher education, whose transformation and restructuring: ing or merging institutions, which will differ from “research” and Restructuring, supported by a Merger Unit in the Department of Education, will create two additional institutions and in Northern Mpumalanga Cape provinces, which currentlyalso introduces have a typeo no new “comprehensive” f university provision.out o exist­ It f “technology” universities “Comprhensive”universities, said by DrAsmal,‘creative a contribu­ were offering a mix of programmes. Restructuring there are names10 university new (See page 20). ment announced plans tothrough radically mergers restructure and incorporations higher that education would be completed by mergers, four for major incorporations (or loss dismantledobeing and multi-sites fits facilities), slotted oneinto other was institutions, and there was an urgent need toimprove qualityacross cut the sector.down on costly duplication and neglected the development of historicallycountry with black scarce institutions.resources, with institutions In a of uneven capacity, versities and versities technikons. Outothe 36 f institutions22 forselected were groups, often in close proximity and offering the same courses, but The apartheid regime created different universities for different race January2005 wouldcreate and 22 institutionsoutan 36 existingof uni­

Dt:nSJr. IISTTTUTB OrT tO iN d lOC' NATALAND ML SULTAN TECHNIKON MERGED. WAS ESTABLISHED WHEN THE FORMER TECHNIKON THE DURBAN INSTITUTE OFTECHNOLOGY (DIT)

. 1999 to 64% in 2002, closing in on the 75% rate for coloureds 89 000 to 98 000. 31 000 to 47 000 students. period. Masters and doctoral enrolments rose by 52% from and Indians and 80% forwhites. 2002 ratiocreditstodegree of enrolments increasing from 66% to 69%. Changes in furthereducation and trainingecho those in high­

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY IS BEING RETAINED

ASITIS.

► ► The number o f qualified postgraduates grew by 40% in that ► ► Graduate numbers bygrew in 10% the yearsfive to 2002, from ► ► The share of SET students grew from 19% in 1993 to 30% in ► ► The average success rates oAfrican f students rose from 57% in ► ► Studentsuccess rates improved between 1998 and 2002,with the

Success rates and Success courses re .pondedre to these demands in CHET: the past 10 years, according to ment and place a financial burden on the system. The country also means that manybright but disadvantaged students - mostlyfrom has a pressing high-level skills shortage and needs more graduates, South Africa’s uneven school system, another legacy o fapartheid,

poor African families - are ill-prepared for university. This leads to high drop out and repeat rates, which are a personal disappoint­ especially from science, engineering from and masters technology and doctoral (SET) courses. and Public higher education has the sector growing by 350 17% 000 between students 1998- half and of the 2001,number in higher to education.sector enrol offeringThe 400 courses by 2010, and 750 000 students in uni­

versities. students, and to open leavers up opportunities not accommodated for the change inthe 85% collegesector inhas alreadyyielded of positive results, with universities.school Restructuring and government’s target for is a million students in a further education

stronger institutions thatbetween schooling government and higher intends education for tomany disadvantaged fill the gap er education, with 152 technical colleges restructured into 50

education into realityfor the poor. African students receive NSFAS grants, turning dreams of higher STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

” CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITYOFTECHNOLOC ENINSULATECHNIKON) “Education is thegreat engine topersonal development It is through we make o fwhat we have, not what we aregiven, that separates one education thatthe daughter o apeasant f can becomea doctor, that the education towards transform.',non goals. A new funding system was introduced in 2004, involving state a funding cyclical depends process on three-year in whichrolling plans developed universities,by theirgraduation rates, research outputs, equityand other targets. son ofa mine workercan become the head oa f mine, that the child of HigherEducation, which supports thewidespreaduse o English f linguistic expressed diversity, in 11 official languages. be students with guidance and information about opportunities across the settor, and enable progress inequity to be monitored. tions that compel institutions to comply with stria accounting public funds, and will help attention. identify issues that need urgent institutions accountable for the effective and efficient usage of Applications Service, which forwill the first time supply would- and corporate governance standards. The regulations will hold personfrom another. in universities but is an attempt to nurture South Africa’s rich farm workers can become the president ofa great nation. It is what Day, 1 April 2003.Johannesburg. in the Higher Education Digest, Autumn Issue 2002, UK. Africa, conducted by Statistics SouthAfrica ► ► Planning and funding are key mechanisms for steering higher Footnotes ► ► Plans are afootforaNational Higher Education Informationand ► ► The government has adopted a Language Policy Framework for ► In 2003 government announced new financial reporting regula­ 1. and Asirtal K Khan M (2003) “Real Bottleneck to skillsdevelopment”, Business billion in 2006. Nearly R10 billion was set tionaside forin 2004-05, tertiary educa­ with an extra R3 billion allocated for restructuring Education consumes the biggesto slice South f Africa’s social services budget, drawing 23% or R76 billion during the 2004-05 financial and recapitalization over the replenish coming the years student and aid scheme. R280 Resources million are scarce to but South in his 1994 book, Long Walk to Freedom: 2. Census 2001, the national five-yearly survey o f all 3. people living Cloete N (2002) in ‘South South African Higher Education and SocialTransformation', 4. Quoted in Naidoo S (2003) Business Day, 12 May2003, Johannesburg. year. Education spending will grow to R81 billion in 2005 and R86 Africa’s commitmentto education As Nelsonis deep. Mandelawrote

"Ifan institution claims to be a world class African institution, it mustprove that it hasvalidate the theinternal claim. quality The auditsmanagement arefundamentally systems to about higher edu­ management information system, HEMIS, that enables bench­ In a country that has until now had no agreed means oquality f cation institutions becomingknowledgeable,powerhouses odie f skilledproduction knowledge and oand highly f socially research fo committed r reconstruction graduates, and development." and of marks for the sector to formancebe constructed to be measured throughand comparisonsinstitutional and over time.per­ The HEQC began conducting audits opublic f and private insti­ ► ► The introduction in 2002 of a first national higher education Planning Planning and funding tutions in 2004. All institutions, strong and weak, will come under Quality assurance formance oinstitutions, f to assuring students othe f quality oftheir ment as well as social development and economic and employment quality in teaching, learning, research and communityaudits set will a framework service. andThe criteria that in futurebe usedwill as able forimproving quality, where it is lacking. assurance, the HEQC’s activities will be key to improving the per­ courses and in responding to the globalization ohigher fwhich education, has opened doors to an army ofinternational set upinstitutions shop in toSouth Africa and elsewhere. Quality will be in assessed accordance with institutions’ policymissiongoals, says Council statements on HigherEducation and CEOnational Saleem Badari: Higher education is one areachange, o f and massive, these positive are post-apartheid but changed. a There few been have examples many other of developments, how among the them: sector has Committee (HEQC) charged with promoting and auditing quality South Africa’s Council on Higher Education, established to help scrutiny in the coming five yeats to ensure that they are achieving benchmarks to measure quality. Institutions will be held account­ develop policyfor the sector, has created a HigherEducation Quality assurance across higher education and accreditingnational priorities its and courses. targets; and contribute diversity; offer value for money; towards and enhance differentiation persona] develop­ growth Among the committee’s criteriaare whether courses are: in line with

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Higher Education Facts and Figures

Source: Centre for Higher Education Transformation, 2004, Cape Town

Head count enrolment totals in public universities Head count enrolments of masters and doctoral students : and technikons: 1993-2002 (thousands) 1995-2002 (thousands)

Year

Head count enrolment by population group: Masters & doctoral and other graduates. 1998-2002 1 993-2002

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Head count enrolment by gender: 1993-2002 Permanent academic staff by population group: 1998-2002 (STUDY SOUTH AFRICA

1993 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 Male s r s 50% 48% 46% 46V 46% 43% 50% in s 54% 54% 54%

Head count enrolment by field of specialisation: 1993-2002 Executive and Professional support staff by population group: 1998-2002 *

STUDY SOUTH AFRICA CONTEXT W cy. Dozens o f private institutions sprang up, ranging from small from ranging up, sprang institutions f private o Dozens cy. since been resolved. As sanctions ended and the globalisation of globalisation the and ended sanctions As resolved. been has since which sector, public the in instability apartheid-era lingering and qual ifications post-school for demand growing to response in specialist colleges to fair-sized universities. fair-sized to colleges specialist ates and 12% postgraduates. The major fields o f study were busi­ were f study o fields major The 12% postgraduates. undergradu­ and were ates percent Eighty-eight institutions. eign-owned many private colleges provide tuition for public distance learning distance public for tuition provide colleges - private many institutions public in time same the at were enrolled 000 55 But Africa. institutions South in shop up international set f also o number a began, education higher occurred expansion Rapid courses. eertificate and diploma mostly es n mngmn (6) sine n tcnlg 3% and (20%). (30%) studies cultural technology and social and science (36%), management and ness eitrdwt ot fia ntttosad h rs ih for- with rest the and institutions African South with registered the 30 000 ‘private ‘private 000 30 the students. 000 30 institutions - so the number o f‘private only’ students was around students only’ f‘private o number the so - institutions Source NFSAS, Cape Cape NFSAS,TownSource Note: graphdepicts The theamount awardedRand pertotal year numberthe and of studentsreceived. who 2000 1993 1992 1991 1999 1995 1993 1997 1994 1996 sal rvt sco eitd n h ery 90, offering 1990s, early the in existed sector private small A According to the Council on Higher Education (CHE), out of out (CHE), Education Higher on Council the to According By the turn o f the century there were four main types o f f pri­ o types main four were there century the f o turn the By students. 000 85 f o total a reported sector private the In 2001, R22m vate sector emerged during the first decade o f f democra­ o decade first the pri­ during vibrant emerged a sector Africa, vate South in and sector biggest tertiary the far strongest by is education higher public hile Private highereducationPrivatein South Africa R41m R55m R71m 100 1 1 0 R154m tdns h ra aoiy(6) were (96%) majority great the students / ! 200 Amount Awarded 300 rwh h Ntoa Suet iaca i Scheme Aid Financial Student National the f o Growth R333m R351m 400 R395m R441m 500 R513m 600

2000 1994 1993 1992 1991 1998 1996 1995 1999 1997 vate providers: foreign institutions operating in South Africa; col­ Africa; South in operating institutions foreign providers: vate leges providing tuition for courses offered by public distance insti­ distance public by offered courses for tuition providing leges vate colleges and accrediting their courses. Regulations for the sec­ the for Regulations courses. their accrediting and colleges vate uin; ehia o ctoa isiuin ie a nce mar­ to niche companies by large developed at centres aimed learning lifelong and kets; institutions l ocational or technical tutions; quick buck, the CHE developed a strict process o f registering pri­ registering f o process strict a developed CHE the a buck, make quick to out colleges 'fly-by-night1 about especially and tutions, train their staff. their train or clout o f their courses. f their o clout or quality the misrepresent that those prosecute to and comply to fail that institutions close to powers by legal backed weregazetted, tor n tegot offrpoi ore ofrdi dvlpn coun­ developing in offered courses for-profit f o growth the and accredita­ were reviewedconditional given were 30 institutions further A 58 all-clear. f the o given 14 only indeed, be to sub-standard: others many found CHE the by sector the f reviewo national er education. er high­ on agreements Organisation WorldTrade of aspects opposed reaccredited. were country the around instil utions ment o f the public sector - a trend that has followed globalisation followed has that trend a - sector public f the o ment detri­ the to service, a as categorized activity economic an into tion tries by rich countr) institutions - South Africa’s government has government Africa’s South - institutions countr) rich by tries private by offered courses f 217 o proportion small a only and tion Also concerned about the 'commodification o f higher educa­ f higher o 'commodification the about concerned Also a quality, excellent f o are institutions private many While insti­ f private o quality and proliferation the about Concerned 7240 14161 20,000 20 811 20 28 260 28 40,000 Awards Granted

43 876 43 60,000 70 574 574 70 72 788 788 72 80,000 75 346 346 75 75 764 764 75 32 069 32 100,000

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Research and Development

outh Africa has a large and sophisticated Research and Development (R&D) system, both in the higher education and Sbusiness sectors. The country spends more than RS billion a year on R&D, much of it aimed at solving pressing socio economic and indastrial needs and some o f it recognised globally. The post-apartheid government initiated fundamental reforms aimed at stimulating research, based on a deep belief in its impor­ tance, which the National Plan for Higher Education (2001) stresses cannot be over-emphasised; "Research, in all its forms and functions, is perhaps the most powerful vehicle that we have to deepen our democracy. Research engenders the values of inquiry, critical drinking, creativity and open-mindedness, which are fondamcntal to budding a strong, democratic ethos in society. It creates communities o f scholars who build collegjality and networks across geographic and disciplinary boundaries. "It makes possible the growth o fan innovation culture in which new ideas, approaches and applications increase the adaptive and responsive capacity of our society, thereby enhancing both our industrial competitiveness and our ability to solve our most pressing social challenges. It contributes to the global accumulation o f knowledge and places South Africa among those nations that have active progvmmes o f

A Department of Science and Technology has been created to inte­ grate and strengthen South African research. Among other things it developed a National System o f Innovation, set up the National Research Foundation (NRF), and created an Innovation Fund that encourages multi-disciplinary collaboration on projects that tackle socio-economic problems. The government’s massive Technology and Human Resources UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL for Industry Programme (THRIP), which brings together the state, industry, science councils and higher education in joint ventures aimed at developing the skills and technology needed to improve number o f postgraduates, especially on Masters and doctoral pro­ South Africa's competitiveness in key fields, has been highly grammes; increasing research outputs; sustaining existing research success till. capacity and creating new centres o f research excellence; facilitating Higher education has strong research capacity, clustered at collaboration and partnerships in research and postgraduate train­ some 12 research universities but increasingly dispersed through the ing and promoting articulation between different parts of the system and population as NRF equity and capacity building projects research system, to enable development of a national research strate­ targeting historically disadvantaged institutions, black people and gy linked to South Africa’s innovation system. women kick in. A National Research and Development Strategy, approved in In a highly competitive research-funding environment, higher 2002, is supporting government efforts to grow and strengthen education institutions have had to look, increasingly, outside o f the South Africa’s community o f scientists - especially researchers from state for their research funding, and this is being achieved through previously disadvantaged communities - and to identify new international and public-private partnerships. research areas in which che country can achieve scientific excellence. International partnerships have burgeoned since 1994, and they South Africa’s research sector is by far the strongest in Africa, usually have a developmental component aimed at strengthening and the government is harnessing the sector’s capacity to support its South Africa’s research capacity. Universities and Universities of vision o f an African Renaissance and the New Economic Partnership Technology are also working increasingly in collaboration with busi­ for Africa’s Development. South African universities have spawned a ness on applied projects with economic and productive potential A myriad collaborative research projects across Africa number o f tertiary institutions have set up science parks or innova­ The government is also encouraging institutions to recruit post­ tion centres where applied research is steaming ahead in many fields. graduate students from the rest o f the continent and other develop­ The government’s primary research goal is to maintain and ing countries, to help build research capacity nationally and across grow current research strengths, both open-ended intellectual Africa And it is putting its money where its mouth is - postgraduate inquiry and research aimed at technological improvement and social students, wherever they come from, are treated as South African stu­ development. This is being done, among other ways, by: raising the dents for subsidy purposes.

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A Decade of Democracy - Report Card

A JUBILANT NEW HOME-OWNER DANCES IN THE STREET AFTER RECEIVING THE KEYS TO HER NEW HOME IN LWANDLE IN TH E W ESTERN CAPE.

Transforming South Africa ening access to social services during the African National Congress’s Since 1994 South Africa’s Government has dismantled apartheid and second five-year term. created a democracy based on equity, non-racialism and non-sexism. Access to social services The country’s progressive Constitution and 780 pieces of legislation 1996 2001 have created the framework for transforming South Africa. ► Households with access to clean water 80% 85% Many challenges remain, but enormous strides have been taken ► Households using electricity for lighting 58% 70% towards improving the quality of the lives of many ofSouth Africa’s 45 ► People who have completed grade 12 schooling 16% 20% million people, and their access to basic services. Using figures ► Households in formal housing 58% 64% compiled by various departments, the government reports that ► Households with chemical or flush toilets 51% 52% between 1994 and 2002: ► 8.4 million people gained access to clean water ► 3.8 million people were connected to the electricity grid ► 1.5 million subsidised houses were built or under construction by STUDY SOUTH AFRICA the government ► 32% of households have cell phones, 42% have land lines, 73% radios and 54% television ► 4.6 million poor children now fed by the new government's school nutrition programme ► 5.1 million people receive social grants, double the number under apartheid ► 701 primary health care clinics have been built or upgraded ► Antiretroviral medication is now accessible to the one in 10 South Africans living with HIV-Aids ► 1.8 million hectares of land have been redistributed to those dispossessed under apartheid ► 31% decrease in murders, 34% in car hijackings and 52% in bank crimes ► 80 000 illegal firearms have been destroyed ► 12% growth in jobs, but 35% growth in the economically active population ► 72% of public servants are now African ► 9.4% black ownership of public companies, from virtually non­ existent under apartheid * 2.8% average annual growth o f the economy, which suffered nega­ tive growth pre-1994 ► 6.4 million international tourists in 2002. SOWETO RESIDENTS QUEUE TO CASTTHEIR VOTES IN THE THIRD DEMO­ CRATIC ELECTION HELD IN SOl/TH AFRICA, EXACTLY TEN YEARS AFTER THE Drawing on information from Statistics South Africa’s 1996 and 2001 FIRST ELECTION OF 1994 'HEN ALL SOUTH AFRICANS OF ALL COLOURS Censuses, it is possible to measure government’s progress in broad­ ND CREEDS ASTTHEIR OTE FOR TH E FIRSTTIM E CONTEXT

Changing names, meaningful transformation

outh African higher education is being restructured to erad­ ► Rhodes University (no merger, name retained) - its East London icate racial duplications created under apartheid, to cut campus has been incorporated into Fort Hare University. Scosts and improve efficienq’ across the sector, and to build ► Eastern Cape University of Technology (second set o f mergers, stronger and better institutions able to produce more and better January 2005) - the former University o f the Transkei and the graduates. Border and Eastern Cape technikons. Transformation of the sector through institutional mergers and ► Nelson Mandela Metropoli tan University (second set o f merg­ incorporations is laying the foundations for a higher education sys­ ers, January 2005) - the former University o f Port Elizabeth and tem that is in line with the vision, values, principles o f a democratic Port Elizabeth Technikon, and a campus o f Vista. order and which contributes to social and economic development. South Africa’s new higher education landscape will give rise to a sys­ Western Cape Province tem that is ► University o f Cape Town (no mergers, name retained). “equitable in its distribution o fresources and opportunities, academically ► University of Stellenbosch (no mergers, name retained) - its and financially sustainable and prodttctitv so that it can more effectively dental faculty has moved to the University o f the Western Cape. meet the teaching, skills development and research needs ofSouth Africa," ► University o f the Western Cape (first set of incorporations, according to Kader Asmal, South Africa’s former Minister of name retained) - incorporating the dental faculty of the Education University of Stellenbosch. The number o f public instinitions is being reduced through mergers ► Cape Peninsula University of Technology (second set of mergers and incorporations affecting most of the country’s former 36 insti­ januan 2005) - the former Cape and Peninsula technikons. tutions. The changes are taking place in two phases, creating a trim North West Province new-look sector that also sees technikons (polytechnics) changed ► University of the North-West (first set of mergers) - the former to universities of technology, though they will retain their career Universities o f Porchefsnoom and North-West, and a campus oiientation. New universities will be created out of existing ofVista. colleges in the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces, which currently have no higher education provision. Free State Province The multi-campus open learning Vista University has closed, ► University o f the Free State (first set o f incorporations, name but all its campuses have been incorporated into other universi­ retained) - incorporating a campus ofVista. ties and all sites of higher education remain open - indeed, the ► Central University o f Technology, Free State (first set o f incor­ government has called on universities to grow student numbers. porations) - the former Technikon Free State, incorporating a January 2004 brought a first set of mergers and incorpora­ campus ofVista. tions. A second set of mergers takes place in January 2005. In most cases new institutions have chosen a new name. Some insti­ Gauteng Province tutions have been relatively unaffected by restructuring and have ► University of Johannesburg (second set of mergers, January retained their names, while one has changed in name only. 2005) - the former Rand Afrikaans University and Techikon From 2005 the South African public higher education sys­ Witwatersrand, and two campuses ofVista. tem will comprise' ► University of Pretoria (first set of incorporations, name Limpopo Province retained) - incorporating a campus ofVista.

► University o f Limpopo (second set o f mergers, January 2005) - ► University o f South Africa (first set o f mergers) - the former the former Medical University ofSouth Africa and the University University o f South Africa, Technikon SA and a campus of of the North. Vista. Unisa’s main campus is based in Pretoria but it is a dis­ KwaZulu-Natal Province tance learning university and has campuses countirwide. ► University o f KwaZulu-Natal (first set of mergers, Januan. 2004) ► University of Venda (no mergers, name retained). - the former universities of Natal and Durban-Westville. ► University of the Witwatersrand (no mergers, name retained).

► University ofZuluiand (no merger, name retained) - incorporat­ ► Tshwane University o f Technology (first set of mergers) - the ing a campus o f Vista. former technikons Pretoria, Northern Gauteng and North­

► Durban Institute of Technology (DIT) (first institutional merg­ West. er in South Africa, January 2002) - a merger between Technikon ► Vaal University' o f Technology (changed in name only) - the for­ Natal and ML Sultan Technikon. Mangosuthu Technikon will mer Vaal Triangle Technikon. be incorporated into the DIT. Northern Cape and Mpumalanga Provinces Eastern Cape Province ► No higher education institutions were ever established in these ► University of Fort Hare (first set of incorporations) - incorpo- provinces. National Institutes for Higher Education will be created. CONTEXT STUDY SOUTH AFRICA

Universities ) Universities of Technology (J) The University o f the North and the @ Stellenbosch University Q Durban Institute ofTechnology Medical University o f Southern Africa (Mangosuthu Technikon to join DIT) (JJ, The University o f the Western Cape (University o f Umpopo from January □ The Border and Eastern Cape 2005) Ql North-West University Technikons (Eastern Cape University ofTechnology from January 2005) (2) The University o f KwaZulu-Natal @ The University o f the Free State E Cape Technikon and Peninsula (D The University o f Zululand University o f Johannesburg Technikon will merge (Cape Peninsula University ofTechnology (5) The University o f Fort Hare 'J2) The University o f Pretoria from January 2005) © Rhodes University @ The University ofSouth Africa m Central University ofTechnology, ® The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan @ University o f Venda Free State University S I Tshwane University ofTechnology g i The University o f Witwatersrand ® The University o f Cape Town m Vaal University ofTechnology

NOTE: The material contained in the profiles of the universities and of the institutions merging in January 2005 are reflected according universities of technology and of those institutions currently operating to their new status while others are reflected in their status prior to as technikons has been supplied by the institutions themselves. the 2005 mergers and incorporations. From January 2005, all Collectively, the profiles reflect the changing reality of South Africa’s mergers and incorporations and name changes will be official and in tertiary system. Within this Fourth Edition o f Study South Africa, some place. STUDY SOUTH AFRICA ' en elcd y n fevset ot fiaim hc cele- which Africanism South effervescent an by replaced been 1997 The apartheid. f o legacy the beyond moved has cation codn t te omte of ehio Picpl (CTP), Principals Technikon f o Committee the to According fol­ degree, Bachelor’s the is qualification university basic The opportunity the and research offering centres ground-breaking academic teaching, vibrant quality are universities African South Universities The the student bodies at some campuses, South African higher edu­ higher African f South o campuses, some composition at the to in bodies evident While student still the lines. are racial origins these along extent universities f some o establishment the to utcluaim n te iiin ofte at ae largely have past the f o divisions the and centres vibrant are universities multiculturalism f o African South Higher for Today, Council institutions the by Education. governed education f Parliament, higher o all Act one unified under Act Education Higher globalisation and rapidly evolving information technology (IT). technology information evolving rapidly and globalisation world.” changing a and Africa South focus. their by rather but product, educational their f o Since quality Africa. South in education higher f o sector innovative productive. and a employable in immediately are ates commerce and industry f o programmes needs the educational meet to career-orientated designed offer Africa South pro­ Integrated years. four take or (Ed) BA BSc and BEng the like BCom, degrees BA, as such certificates degrees and Bachelor’s diplomas offered. also postgraduate are and numer­ while degrees, undergraduate octoral D ous and Master’s Honours, by lowed diversity. in unity brates involvement. social meaningful for cation and research for the development needs o f transforming f a o needs development the for research and cation prerequi­ a follow studies octoral D two. the f o combination a or qualifi­ three-year prerequisite a after years two or study full-time qualification, one-year minimum Master’s a subject. after one awarded on are focusing degrees degree, Bachelor’s the lowing ally match the course levels o f the degree structure, but are often are but structure, degree the f o levels course the match ally ehios i t “rvd ad rmoe i cnucin with edu­ technology and conjunction career in quality ote, sectors, prom public and and private the “provide to aim technikons the by not universities the from distinguished were They level. gradu­ that result the with educa­ to outcomes-based, approach and Their practical is tion environment ic econom global hi-tech in f technology o universities technikons, as to referred Previously fol­ courses one-year generally are degrees instance, for Honours longer. architecture or take medicine in degrees, career-focused career specific fessional while years, three take usually BSocSc two years study and an original research thesis. Diplomas gener­ Diplomas thesis. f o um research inim original m an a and after study awarded years are two and qualification, Master’s site coursework, or work f research o consist curricula undergraduate aster’s M cation. four-year prerequisite a following programme highly specialised. highly Qualifications 95 tcnkn ofrd ere rgams p o doctoral to up programmes degree offered technikons 1995, Universities ofTechnology Universities The policy o f racial segregation led during the 20th century 20th the during led segregation racial f o policy The The contem porary business environment is characterised by characterised is environment business porary contem The nvriis ehooy ersn a yai ad highly and dynamic a represent technology f o Universities Universities and Universities of of UniversitiesTechnol and Universities ot Arc' Pbi Hge Euain Sector Education Higher Public Africa'sSouth

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University of technology education has accordingly become role in the dramatic unfolding of the country’s political life. more international in outlook and flexible in its method o f deliv­ Tertiary students have been in the vanguard of political views ery, with distance and online programmes playing an increasing­ which, despite often heavy-handed reprisals by government ly important role, and IT and computer literacy are integrated authorities in the past, have been vindicated by the course of his­ into university o f technology education at all levels. tory. This spirit of independent thought has not only been Many universities of technology are involved in collaborative reflected in the political sphere, however. It is also evident in the industry-directed research programmes and this involvement is remarkable scientific research and social development pro­ in turn reflected in curriculum design. The ability of graduates grammes that have emanated from universities. to ‘hit the ground running’ and immediately begin to be eco­ nomically productive is a key objective. Another key objective is Community involvement the promotion of entrepreneurial skills, since the development Today, the concept of community involvement is inherent in the of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) has been iden­ South African tertiary system. Universities and universities of tified as a key priority for job creation and economic growth in technology consider themselves to be pillars of the associational South Africa, and indeed throughout the developing world. In ‘civil society1 of South Africa, in partnership with churches, civic this way, graduates are being trained not only to be ideal employ­ institutions, community and non-governmental organisations ees, but employers in the rapidly-expanding SMME sector. upholding the new South Africa’s democratic standards. The basic university of technology qualification is the three- Partnerships with non-governmental organisations, private sec­ year National Diploma, which may be followed by a fourth-year tor foundations and public sector bodies have been the basis for degree programme. The introduction of degree programmes has the establishment of numerous social programmes. resulted in accredited BTech (four-year), MTech (five-year) and Most institutions have a strong commitment to development DTech (six-year) programmes. both locally and regionally, providing exciting opportunities for Key elements of education at a University of Technology applied study and research. include the application of technological knowledge; the training of technicians and technologists; a focus on applied research; direct interaction with employment providers; cost-effective and University and University of quality career-orientated education; multidisciplinary subject packages; outcomcs-based, demand-driven curricula; and Technology Profiles emphasis on immediate and productive employability. The university and university of technology profiles on the Student government and academic following pages provide basic standard information about each institution, but most have their own websites and these freedom should be consulted for details of the academic programmes Most Universities and Universities ofTechnology in South Africa on offer. Website addresses, mail addresses and telecommu­ have active student populations represented by elected Student nication details are provided in each profile. Representative Councils (SRCs). 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A centre of excellence in Africa utes from the city of Durban is the Westville campus, which com­ bines a state of the art infrastructure with beautiful natural sur­ The University of KwaZulu-Natal has formal and informal affil­ roundings. The former University of Durban-WestviUe was punc­ iations with more than 260 universities in Africa, the United tuated with some of the most powerful moments in South States, Canada, Europe, Australia, the Far East and elsewhere. African politics. It was established at the height of political The University of KwaZulu-Natal has formed strategic links with repression 40 years ago as the University College for Indians on institutions abroad, which are committed to programmes of Salisbury Island in Durban Bay. In 1971, the College was granted mutual benefit. academic independence and became a fully-fledged University. Location, culture and history The following year, the newly named University of Durban- The University is spread over the province of KwaZulu-Natal in WestviUe moved to its impressive m odem campus in WestviUe. Durban, Westville and Pietermaritzburg. KwaZulu-Natal is one The Faculty of Education is located on the Edgewood cam­ of the country’s foremost tourism destinations, with good rea­ pus, in Pinetown. It offers initial teacher education as weU as son. Its magnificent coastline stretches from Durban’s ‘Golden postgraduate study opportunities. Mile’ o f tourist beaches, northwards to the remote estuaries and The University’s Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, world heritage sites of Maputaland and southwards to the renamed in honour of South Africa’s most famous dozen is with­ rugged coves of the Wild Coast. Its game reserves offer the in five minutes from the Howard CoUege campus. The faculty has chance to see the ‘Big 5’ in their natural habitat and the impos­ made a unique contribution to medical education in South Africa ing Drakensberg mountain range offers wonderful hiking, since its establishment in 1951, and many leading figures in South climbing and trout fishing opportunities. Of great interest to African political and public life, including several government historians are the battlefield sites of the Anglo-Boer War. ministers and the celebrated anti-apartheid activist, Steve Biko, The former University of Natal was first established in 1910 studied there during the turbulent apartheid era in Pietermaritzburg with 57 students. This picturesque city in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is a two-hour drive from the Support for International Initiatives at Drakensberg and has a fascinating history and a rich architec­ the University tural heritage. The Pietermaritzburg campus’ Fine Arts pro­ UKZN International full complement of staff indudes the gramme is highly regarded and its Faculty of Agriculture is at the Director, Assistant Director, Prindpal International Advisor, forefront of agricultural research in southern Africa. Student Exchange and Study Abroad Coordinator, International Established in 1923, Howard College (Durban) is situated on School Coordinator and the SADC/Africa Officer. UKZN has a verdant ridge overlooking the city and enjoys spectacular views International Student Support Offices on its three main cam­ across the southern hemisphere’s busiest harbour. Durban is puses staffed by two people each. famous for its fine weather, extensive beaches and a buzzing cul­ The University is committed to providing specialised services tural scene. Its unique mix of Zulu, Indian and European influ­ to support internationalisation initiatives. UKZN International ences has generated several important arts and culture pro­ aims to support the University's strategic initiatives, particularly

grammes. Durban enjoys a special cultural exchange partnership those related to achieving excellence in teaching, research and UNIVERSITIES , with several international cities and the University’s Centre for community services. Through UKZN International, the University Creative Arts has been at the forefront of groundbreaking inter­ will strive to deepen its connections and roots within the conti­ national collaborations. The University hosts the highly regard­ nent of Africa and the rest of the world. Professional staff proac­ ed annual Durban International Film Festival as well as poetry, tively provides guidance to international students. The unique creative writing, dance and music festivals, attracting poets, needs and challenges are addressed by the International Student writers and musicians from all over the world and exporting our Support Offices located strategically to serve the five campuses unique rhythms and styles abroad. The University’s Centre for The International Students Applications Office is geared Jazz and Popular Music is a world leader in the study and per­ towards providing support to the special needs of all interna­ formance of African jazz. tional students interested in studying at the University of Located within an environmental conservancy just ten min­ KwaZulu-Natal. Guidance is given in the areas of applications

AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE DURBAN CAMPUS, ONE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FIVE CAMPUSES SPREAD ACROSS DURBAN AND PIETERMARITZBURG. STUDY SOUTH AFRICA NVRIYO KWAZULU-NATA'.. OF UNIVERSITY ntaie. pcaie srie am o upr iiitvs in initiatives support to aim services Specialised initiatives. Office. Application Student to International interna­ the by order attention prospective in to feedback credentials effective and international f efficient o ensure verification the and uaim criuu ad AS o vros ous locally, forums various on GATS, and curriculum turalism, programmes. multicultural unique offers School full­ as well International as Abroad Study Exchange, Student SADC/Africa, collaboration research and exchanges academic inter­ linkages, strategic national actively nurturing is and UKZN developing establishing, in opportunities. involved international through excellence personal given are applications and Enquiries students. tional nationally, in the continent o f Africa and the rest o f the world. the f o rest the and f Africa o continent the in nationally, multicul- building, capacity diversity, The access, f o issues debates and visitors. addressing discussion in involved is actively international International UKZN and students international time Today the University o f KwaZulu-Natal has more than 40 000 stu­ 000 40 than more has f KwaZulu-Natal o University the Today the that noted be ust m It disciplines. following the in grammes aa. s n ofte edn rsac isiuin i Arc, the Africa, in institutions research leading the f o one As Natal. popula­ Africa’s ofSouth demographics broad the reflecting dents, and unity m om C I Science an Health Hum I I I Studies Engineering Management and I disciplines. Human I Education all Sciences I Disciplines across Development restructur­ in courses engaged ing currendy is pro­ KwaZulu-Natal f o postgraduate University and con­ will undergraduate f o campuses range a offer KwaZulu-Natal f to o tinue University the 2005, For national students. national Studies anagement M I Agriculture and Science I Science I Law mtiuain xmto edre n Toe ih non­ with Those ent endorsem exemption matriculation a f o plcns oBceos eresuis hudb n possession in be should studies degree Bachelors to Applicants f inter­ o experience the KwaZulu- f enhance o to geared University isparticularly University the attending from students countries 70 international than 700 2 more over currendy are There tion. staff and Students teaching staff, many o f whom are internationally acclaimed for acclaimed internationally are whom f o many staff, teaching as n ahmtc. plcns rm o-nls speaking non-English from Applicants mathematics. in and pass Science Health Commerce, some Engineering, For (e.g. necessary. where certified qualifications enclose translations ust and m ents, f docum o certificates copies leaving school African South countries should proride p roof o f English language ability. The ability. language English f o roof p proride should countries icpie ad Courses and Disciplines their research and writing. and research their Science) there are additional requirements, such as a minimum a as such requirements, additional are there Science) iiu rqieet o a otrdae ulfcto i a is qualification postgraduate a degree. for Bachelor’s requirement minimum campus bookshops, health clinics and a large num ber o f sport- f o ber num large a newspapers, and clinics student health archive, vast bookshops, a serv­ campus galleries, puter art com include theatres, facilities ices, ther O branch­ needs. with library special main serve to es computerised fully a has campus Each nrne requirements Entrance aiiis n services and Facilities Advisement is given to staff and students seeking to achieve to seeking students and staff to given is Advisement h Uiest ofKauuNtl a apoiaey 284 2 approximately has KwaZulu-Natal f o University The

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An affordable international qualification While it has become very expensive to attend a university in ' SADC/AFRICA INITIATIVES Europe or the United States, the University of KwaZulu-Natal offers international students the opportunity to acquire a top class, internationally recognised academic qualification at a very affordable cost. The fees for undergraduate and postgraduate students from non-SADC countries are $4400. Research Masters and Doctoral students are charged local fees plus an international levy of R600 per semester. Living costs in South Africa, for students in residence, aver­ age R9 000. Tuition fees for international students spending one or more semester for non-degree purposes are only $660 per course or module. The University of KwaZulu-Natal offers unique internation­ al programmes, namely student exchange, study abroad and the International School.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME: The University o f Looking for an opportunity to study abroad? KwaZulu-Natal is committed to Want to learn about another culture? developing part­ Then why don’t you study abroad in South Africa at the nerships in Africa. University o f KwaZulu-Natal? The University o f KwaZulu- The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Natal, as one o f the leading research institutions in Africa, is I nternational particularly geared to enhance the experience o f study abroad Office is focused students. The University has affiliations with more than 260 on working more institutions around the world. The University is at the fore­ closely within the front o f curriculum restructuring for the 2 1 st century to continent by being ensure multi-disciplinariry in its teaching and research. It is academically spread over five campuses serving more than 40 000 students. mteiactive and by Highly rated scientists and other academic staff offer orig­ contributing to

inal and often unique courses across the range o f humanities programmes, UNIVERSITIES and sciences. With the development of support structures for projects and international students, the University is able to provide profes­ research agendas through partner­ sional services to all study abroad candidates. Our study ships. Initiatives abroad programmes would be applicable to: are co-ordinated by the SADC/Africa Officer, and support the ► Students who wish to experience a wide diversity o f cul­ maintenance o f existing linkages and the building o f new part­ tures and languages. nerships within Africa. Collaborations within the African conti­ ► Students who wish to gain hands-on experience o f real-life nent are guided firstly by the 1997 Southern African problems feeing developing countries. Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Education and Training, which promotes the development o f the SADC region FOR MORF INFORMATION CONTACT: by providing educational opportunities and enabling the movement o f students and staff within the region, and Ms Tasmeera Singh secondly by the national government’s commitment to the Tel: + 2 7 (0)31 260 2870 • Fax: + 27 (0)31 26 0 2967 New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) plan E-mail: [email protected] which in part, aims to promote networks with Higher Education institutions and build the human capacity o f the African continent. In particular, the UKZN International markets scholarships offered to graduates from Africa and conducts other fundraising activities; acts as the liaison for the development of academic partnerships; and markets courses that are relevant and which meet specific developmental needs o f countries in Africa. There is a growing number o f students from Africa at the University. Students from SADC and post­ graduate students from Africa are attracted to programmes that are internationally renowned and to the courses that are relevant to their local context. Courses are tailored to meet development needs o f the continent. Students from SADC and postgraduate students from Africa pay local fees and a minimum levy. V______J STUDY SOUTH AFRICA NVRIY F KWAZULU-NATAL OF UNIVERSITY T academic standards has receivedhas overwhelmingly standards positive feedback. academic htaporaeycmlmn h nttto’ urclm while curriculum institution’s the complement appropriately that lion, rhino, elephant, the where Zululand f o savannahs tropical Ocean. Indian f the o expanse by the moderated withtemperatures province rich culturally and scenic the KwaZulu-Natal, in study College campus (Durban) or the Pietermaritzburg campus. campus. Pietermaritzburg the or are: offered Howard Courses (Durban) either at campus attend must College Students Pietermaritzburg. Durban experi­ and life campuses: two willat run students’ 2004 in programme to The ences. dimensions cultural significant adding the and sites) heritage world (both Park Wetland Lucia St Great by the Bordered Africa. ofSouth seaboard eastern the on situated ufl n load nai lhueUflz ae Reserve. Game Hluhluwe-Umfolozi inhabit leopard and buffalo the from settings natural f the o beautiful wetlands and lakes brilliant the f o to Mountains, Diakensberg abundance an Province has The climate. friendly round all-year has KwaZulu-Natal climate sub-tropical a has province the west, the to mountains Drakensberg f o escarpment high the and east the to Ocean Indian .Srie Learning: Service3. &Culture: Zulu language 2. Durban 1 . CultureDiversity&. Zulucultureand language, experience to Opportunity of policylanguage in &filmof developmentprojects. Community service:visit to RainbowNation: History. Modem South Africa. South Modem The International School offers the educational experiences experiences educational the offers School International The to opportunity wonderful a offers School International The apss^ubnad itraizug,tgte ih highwith together Pietermaritzburg), ^Durban and campuses our both at atmosphere vibrant The tojuly. from June School Universityhe f KwaZulu-Natai five-weeko a offers International Campus Campus ieie potnt o td i Suh Africa South in study to opportunity Lifetime Overview in the

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The cost o f a full five-week International School Programme Programme School International five-week full a f o cost The There are ±50 contact hours per course. One final grade will grade final One course. per hours contact ±50 are There website for current rates. The programme costs cover trans­ cover costs programme The rates. current for website to the home institution after completion. The University o f f o University The completion. after institution home the to 4. Medical Health care insurance from student’s home home student’s from insurance care Health Medical 4. fees f o payment Full 3. REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION Programme. School International the for courses) (two 32 f o course. each for examination final a and tests class write and ot acmoain t h Uiest of KwaZulu-Natal f o activities University on-site for the fees and at residences the to refer accommodation Please port, 000. 3 US$ and 200 2 US$ between is refer to the website. the to refer transcript academic Recent 2. maximum a with course per credits 16 awards KwaZulu-Natal sent willbe transcript official the and course per submitted be assignments submit to required are students Participating EVALUATIONANDCREDIT For current application procedures, students are advised to to advised are students procedures, application current For FEES 1. An endorsed visitors’ Visa visitors’ endorsed An 1. FOR MORE INFORMATIONCONTACT: MORE FOR Telephone: Telephone: country Website: Website: Coordinator Zandi Ms Wanda, E-mail: Fax: Durban KwaZulu-Natai, of University INTERNATIONALSCHOOL 7 2 + [email protected] 1 4 0 4 (o) (o) www.ukzn.ac.za 7 2 + , South Africa South , 31

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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Broaden your horizons and spend a semester abroad Linking you to the rest of the world

£ £ o travel is to gain wisdom and understanding”. It is a I philosophy that the University o f KwaZulu-Natal I embraced when it began its Student Exchange Programme with Australia, Canada, Singapore and the United States. We now collaborate with approximately 54 institutions from France, Finland, Ghana, Germany, Italy, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Palestine, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sweden, Tanzania and the United Kingdom. The Student Exchange Programme provides an opportunity for local students to interact academically, culturally and socially across the globe. It allows students to move beyond an academic exchange and embrace a new culture, a different lifestyle, which may instil lifelong values. The wealth o f knowl­ edge that an undergraduate student gains from this experience is endless. The University o f KwaZulu-Natal’s Student Exchange programme empowers students with the valuable tools to gain a local and international educational experience. The programme is designed exclusively for registered under­ graduate South African students who are enrolled in a full degree course. Candidates who have completed at least one required to obtain credit for the courses taken at the host insti­ year o f study, with good academic results and strong motiva­ tution towards their degree at the University o f KwaZulu-Natal. tion, are normally selected to participate in the exchange All participants are required to obtain approval from their programme. As a matter o f policy, exchange students are Head o f School and Faculty Board for courses to be taken at the host university before their departure abroad. This ensures credit transferability. Exchange programme participants will be guaranteed UNIVERSITIES tuition waivers and in some cases also for accommodation and meals depending on the contractual agreement. The Student Exchange Programme opens up opportunities to: ► Students who wish to experience a wide diversity o f cultures and languages. ► Students who wish to gain hands-on experience o f real-life issues facing the African continent.

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UKZN INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS HOWARD COLLEGE (DURBAN) Durban 4041 South Africa Tel: + 2 7 (0)31 2601092/3078 Fax: + 2 7 (0 )3 12 6 0 2967 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ukzn.ac.za Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

PORT ELIZABETH, NELSON MANDELA METROPOLE, EASTERN CAPE

Building a new-world university

new university will be bom on 1 January 2005 when the W e’re joining forces Opens 1 January 2005 Port Elizabeth Technikon and the University of Port AElizabeth (UPE) merge to form Nelson Mandela NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSIT Metropolitan University (NMMU). THE PE TECHNIKON AND UPE WILL MERGETO FORM THE NELSON The main campuses of these two institutions are situated in MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (NMMU) the coastal city of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape on the 11 i«uiw nw rftatomefen* south-eastern coast of South Africa The Eastern Cape is the home province of former president Nelson Mandela. Port Elizabeth, together with its neighbouring towns of Uitenhage Campuses and Despatch, form a metropole known as Nelson Mandela Bay. NMMU will boast eight campuses - six in the Nelson Mandela The new university will have some 20 000 students enrolled Metropole, spread across a cross-section of advantaged and dis­ across eight campuses in the Nelson Mandela Metropole and in advantaged areas, and two in George on the Garden Route, George on the Garden Route of the Southern Cape. NMMU will approximately halfway between the Nelson Mandela Metropole offer a wide variety of courses ranging from career-oriented to and Cape Town, and famed for its scenic beauty. traditional academic programmes, in diverse fields with multiple exit and entry points. Fees The creation of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is New fee structures have not yet been decided. International stu­ D part of a countrywide restructuring process intended to deliver dents should contact the International Office in this regard. uc higher education that is more effective and efficient, accessible and equitable. The new system aims to meet the demand for high Qualifications quality education that is responsive to the region’s and South Students who enrol at NM M U from 2005 onwards will receive Africa’s needs, as well as in tune with the global village. qualifications from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

0 0 1 Enrolments and courses from 2005 Quality of education > In 2005, all students will enrol at NMMU, at campuses designat­ The founding institutions, the University of Port Elizabeth and Q Z> ed during 2004. Courses currently offered at the University of the Port Elizabeth Technikon, have worked hard to reach their I— 0 1 Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth Technikon will continue to be current high standards and will work just as hard to preserve offered and admission requirements will remain the same during them. The joining of strengths and the opportunity to design the initial period. New courses, rules and options to study at dif­ new processes and courses will lead to even more relevant and ferent campuses will be introduced. excellent higher education qualifications. The new university will offer both career-focussed and aca­ demic programmes - from foundation programmes to certifi­ Accreditation by professional bodies cates and diplomas through to university degrees up to doctoral Current accreditations and recognition will be carried through level. The num ber o f levels, and wide range o f disciplines, will into NMMU. The professional accreditation of courses such as lead to greater accessibility and flexibility for students. accounting, archi tecture, psychology, pharmacy, law and engi­ Admission requirements neering will be carried through into the new institution because, initially, the same courses will be offered as are offered now. Admission requirements will vary depending on the programme. International students are advised to contact the International International recognition Office for further information. As a recognised South African university, qualifications from A name to be proud of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will be internationally The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is recognized. named after the Nelson Mandela Metropole where the University of Port Elizabeth and the Port Elizabeth Technikons are situated. Research Importantly, we are happy to share the name of one of our most Research, both applied and fundamental, is one of the core respected citizens with the metropole. Nelson Mandela is a business areas of a university. It is the way in which tertiary insti­ statesman and humanitarian of world stature. The new universi­ tutions makes a contribution to growth and development in ty is likely to closely align itself with his values, such as freedom, industry and society. Both the Port Elizabeth Technikon and the unity, reconciliation, transformation, and respect for human dig­ University of Port Elizabeth have excellent research track nity. Our graduates will go out into the world with a qualifica­ records. The merger of these two esteemed institutions is set to tion bearing a name that is instantly recognizable and interna­ strengthen existing research niche areas and centres of excel­ tionally respected. lence and to boost new and exciting research synergies. University of Port Elizabeth

PORT ELIZABETH, NELSON MANDELA METROPOLE, EASTERN CAPE

Study at a unique African address - cutting edge programmes in a natural setting

he University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) offers students a wide choice of stimulating and market-oriented courses, opening Tup a variety of career opportunities. Academic support, the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and relevant community services, and a variety of sporting and social activities THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT ELIZABETH HAS THE BIGGEST CAMPUS IN THE are all part of the package at this vibrant university. SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. Our vibrant, multicultural student population makes UPE one of the most racially, culturally and linguistically diverse uni­ versities. The increasing number of international students con­ tributes to this diversity. Degree and diploma programmes are offered at undergradu­ ate, Honours, Masters and D o ao ral level in all faculties. All the Location and brief history institution’s qualifications are internationally recognised. UPE is located in Port Elizabeth, a port city with a strong indus­ UPE's academic programmes are designed to equip students trial sector and an important centre for the South African motor with the knowledge and skills in demand in today's workplace. industry. PE boasts interesting architectural and historical sites, The UPE Advancement Programme (UPEAP) is a one-year beautiful beaches, excellent sporting facilities and a vibrant cul­ foundation course for students who do not meet UPE’s standard tural life. The Eastern Cape is malaria-free and has numerous admission requirements. UPEAP bridges the gap between school game reserves where game, including the ‘Big Five’ (elephant, buf­ and university and provides students with a solid foundation for falo, lion, leopard and rhinoceros), can be viewed. Port Elizabeth success in their degree studies. has more sunshine than any other coastal town in South Africa The UPE website www.upe.ac.za has been upgraded with and temperatures are moderate all year around. comprehensive information on academic programmes, curricula The University of Port Elizabeth has the biggest campus in and syllabi. One can access a timetable for each module, with a the southern hemisphere and it is the southernmost in Africa. It map to the lecture venue(s).

enjoys a unique location in a nature reserve and is close to the UNIVERSITIES i sea. The 830-hectare nature reserve proteas one of the most Entrance requirements threatened fynbos habitats and is home to many species of birds, The basic entrance requirement for undergraduate studies is a mammals, reptiles and amphibians. matriculation exemption certificate or equivalent. Some subjects The University of Port Elizabeth was founded in 1964. have certain minimum requirements. Holders of international Today, it has more than 8 000 contaa students, with the Faculty school-leaving certificates must provide original certificates (or of Economic and Building Sciences being the most popular. In copies certified by a South African embassy, consulate or trade addition, over 10 000 students throughout Southern Africa are mission) to the University for submission to the Matriculation enrolled via distance learning. Board. For admission to postgraduate studies (Honours/ Masters/ Decade of democracy Doctoral degrees), the University may require an evaluation of UPE prides itself on being at the forefront of the political and the student’s previous qualifications. educational transformation of higher education in South Africa Students who wish to enrol for seleaed modules, and not for A proactive approach to transformation has resulted in a peace­ a full degree, will be registered as visiting students. Such students ful, stable campus environment where students and other stake­ are required to have a school-leaving certificate or equivalent holders play a significant role in decision-making. The qualification. University is committed to providing students with equal oppor­ Applicants from non-English speaking countries must sub­ tunities for access to tertiary education, and ensuring that every­ mit proof of English proficiency. one has a chance to succeed in their studies. Application forms are available online at www.upe.acza or from the Office for International Education. Academic structure UPE operates on a semester system. The academic year starts at Facilities and services the end of January and this first semester ends in June. The sec­ Students can get involved in community outreach projects and ond semester runs from July to November. Pogrammes are mod­ have access to various sporting and social activities. An indoor ularised and international students may choose to enrol for sports centre, a sports stadium, international-standard athletics either a full degree programme or selected stand-alone modules. track and a covered heated swimming pool are among the sporting facilities which cater for a wide range o f sports at both competitive Faculties and degrees and social levels. Sport for the disabled is also offered. Courses are ofFered in six faculties: Arts, Education, Economic UPE offers a vibrant international student culture. A number Sciences, Science, Law and Health Sciences. of societies operate on campus, giving students the opportunity to * $ STUDY SOUTH AFRICA NVRIY F OT ELIZABETH PORT OF UNIVERSITY youth com m unity radio station. radio unity m com youth religious, f academic, o range wide a cover societies student These South Africa. Student media includes a campus newspaper and a and newspaper campus a includes media Student Africa. 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er negaut dge d nt sal ne te Honours the need usually not do degree undergraduate year graduate fields o f study in all Faculties. Taught Master’s degree Master’s Taught under­ the f Faculties. o Research all in ost m in study f o programme. offered fields are Master’s graduate studies a octoral for D and enrol Masters to order in degree elective (chosen by the student) modules) as well as a mini-trea­ a as well as modules) and/or student) the by (core/compulsory) (chosen work elective course f o consist usually studies four- a with Graduates studies. degree Master’s for requirement degree studies are offered in: offered are studies degree scooy Ciia Sca Wr, oil eeomn & Law, .Masters). Development Research Labour (Only Psychology, Justice, Science Social Criminal Taxation); Law, Law, in Work, Tourism Counselling (Masters Law Social Planning); Psychology, Clinical Industrial Nursing, Clinical Psychology, (Specialized Sciences: Human Pharmacy, & ealth H Relations (Labour Economy); Education); Political Sciences & Building Politics & ic African Econom African South South Resources, and Sociology, Human Literature, Administration, & Public Relations Studies, Media Labour Studies, Development The University o f Port Elizabeth is home to specialist expertise in expertise specialist to home is Elizabeth Port f o University The ie sot eerh rjc) Cus Wr (agt Master (Taught) Work Course project). research (short tise Resources, Taxation, Built Environment! Education (Masters in (Masters Education Environment! Built Taxation, Resources, Management is nationally renowned for its work in marine ecolo­ marine in work its for renowned nationally Eroironmental is and Coastal Management for Institute UPE’s f areas. o number a t P e aeawd rneofqaiyaaei programmes academic quality f o range wide a have we UPE At oiladpltclise. h nvriyi lo ihy regarded highly also is important University The address issues. stiences political sotial and and sorial humanities the in Jnterdisdplinary studies Internet. the on applica­ f classrooms o virtual and multimedia campus al in ent epartm parridpare D to The postgraduate opportunity offers the Systems students management. Information and Science Computer environmental and gy ei, o ncto ad utr. rcn adto t the to addition recent A Culture. and unication m Com Media, for its work in labour relations and labour law. labour and relations labour in work its for virtu­ f a o development the and learning computer-assisted tions, nvriys ete of xelne s h Cnr fr Tourism for Reserve. Centre Game Shamwari the the is with cooperation excellence in Business f Studies o centres ccounting, A University’s and include Architecture, Law, Sdence, Nursing excellence Pharmacy, f o Management, develop­ Areas curriculum and ent. m management educational management, developed to create leaders in a vast array o f professions. f o array vast a in leaders create to developed UPE? AT STUDY WHY Research UE moes tdns ih o aaei ad interna­ and academic top with students empowers UPE ► UEerce issuet hog a irn sca network social vibrant a through students its enriches UPE ► linguistically and culturally racially, most the f o one is UPE ► ► UPE enjoys a unique location in a nature reserve and is close is and reserve nature a in location unique a enjoys UPE ► committed university progressive more and players. smaller global a is UPE become to ►students prepares UPE values ► that institution flexible and learner-centred a is UPE ► A rts (Anth ropologv, Christian Studies, Conflict Management, Conflict Studies, Christian ropologv, (Anth rts A te seils porme icue elh n welfare and health include programmes specialist Other diverse universities in Southern Africa. Southern in universities diverse and academic support. academic and qualifications. recognised tionally to the beach. the to to the development o f the community it serves. it community the f o development the to life-long learning and recognises prior-learning. recognises and learning life-long

University of Port Elizabeth Office for International Education The University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) welcomes international students on-campus. We believe that international students enrich our institution and make possible a diversity of views and cultural values both in and outside the classroom. Currently, there are over 1 200 international students registered from approximately 60 countries at the University. UPE’s Office for International Education assists internation­ PORT ELIZABETH BOASTS EXCELLENT SPORTING FACILITIES, BEAUTIFUL al visitors and students with information on international travel, BEACHES AND A VIBRANT CULTURAL UFE. \isas and academic studies. The support network is comprehen­ sive and visitors and students can feel confident that they will be semesrer-long programme and a one-month programme for made welcome and be looked after during their time at UPE. non-English speakers. The Office for International Education will soon relocate to new offices and will be renamed as the Centre for International Events and excursions Education. The Centre, which will include a coffee shop, will The Office for International Education organises events and also serve as a meedng place for international and local students. excursions in conjunction with various UPE societies (including The Office for International Educ ation offers a full suite of the International Student Society), the SRC (Student Representative services to Inremanonal students. It is well-resourced with 12 Council) and Cultura. full-time and half-day staff members as well as a number of stu­ Cultura is an organisation at UPE that is concerned with the dent assistants and interns. development of arts and culture in and around campus (dtama productions, drama courses, poetry, music, creative writing and Services public-speaking.) Enquiries, admissions and registration: The Office for An annual highligh t is ‘Culture Week’. This is an opportunity International Education is responsible for the admission of all for different cultural groups to show off their traditional cloth­ international students into UPE. The office answers all enquiries ing and talk about their customs and traditions. A variety of tra­ and processes admission forms. Pre-registration and registration ditional foods can also be tasted. are also part of the service offered. Research Finance: The Office for International Education has a dedicated The Office for International Education has a full-time pro­ finance department to deal with payments, student accounts and financial matters. gramme on diversity and integration of cultures. The Sharing Cultures’ Project is a joint project between UPE and Columbia Study Permits: Students are assisted with study permit applica­ University, USA. The office also has a full-time researcher One tions and the renewal of temporary residence and study permits.

of the office’s ongoing projects is exit questionnaires which pro­ UNIVERSITIES Accommodation: The Office for International Education vide information on students’ experiences at UPE. assists international students in finding accommodation International students can find housing in modem comfortably Study Abroad and Exchange students lumished apartments in the International and Postgraduate Study Abroad and Exchange students have a choice of courses. Student Village, UPE houses or residences on campus. The The transcripts of their academic records can be adapted (Le. Student Village and UPE houses are located about 20 minutes UPE credits can be translated into ECTS or American University- walk from campus, close to the beach and a shopping mall. The related credits). The Office for Internationa] Education also residences are within walking distance of each other and the assists South African students to participate in exchange pro­ main UPE campus. grammes. Important information: The Office for International Linkages Education provides advice, information and materials on The University of Port Elizabeth has numerous official linkages. courses, admission and registration, as well as health, safety, The Office for International Education fosters international visas and living and learning effectively in South Africa. The relationships and manages inter-institutional linkages. It brings Office for International Education’s website and a detailed Pre­ international perspective to the University community through Arrival Booklet are both excellent sources of information for external linkages with international universities. students.

Arrival and orientation: The Office for International ' Education meets students at the airport and above all, assists UNIVERSITY O F PORT ELIZABETH

them in adjusting to their new environment. It provides new Office for International Education students with an orientation programme which focuses on University of Port Elizabeth providing vital information. This includes a tour of the campus PO Box 1600, Port Elizabeth 6ooo as well as of Port Elizabeth. As the UPE also offers a comprehen­ Eastern Cape, South Africa sive orientation programme to all UPE students, international Tel: +27 (o) 41 504 2161 students have the opportunity to meet and interact with South Fax: + 27 (o) 504 2771 African students during orientation programmes. E-mail: [email protected] English skills programmes www.upe.ac.za/intematicnal There is a choice of two English skills programmes, namely, a ______, * STUDY SOUTH AFRICA PORT ELIZABETH,EASTERN CAPE (PE)Technikon Elizabeth Port dcto prnrn industry partnering Education wd rne cuss n ih fclis oeig oe 50 some covering faculties eight in courses f o range wide A f needs o f the market place. 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(Southern George in one and Elizabeth Port Technology Technology offered. are careers philosophy educational its f o part are Masters and D octoral Degrees in Technology (B Tech, M Tech & Tech M Tech, (B Technology in Degrees octoral D and Masters Inform ation Systems l Fine Art Art Fine l Systems ation Inform niomet o re n Goen na Suis • Studies • Studies ental ent Computer overnm • G anagem M • Studies and and Engineering Education and erce m Com unication Comm • ent Environm aaeet pr-ie ny I ulc eain Management Relations Public I Production I only) Technology (part-time Polymer » Management Photography l lechnology Management Resources Human I Design Graphic l Management Engineering Engineering l Com puter Systems Engineering Engineering Systems puter Com l t Accounting Accounting Tech). D Africans who make a living from craft-related activities. 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gies to prepare students for careers in a chosen discipline. chosen a in careers for students prepare to gies vidual and to make full use o f their creativity, to gain confidence gain to creativity, their f o use full make to and vidual techni­ and conceptually year both second equipped the pro­ fully reach are who study f o development students level curriculum prospective This all academic that Technikon. f the ensures o ongoing campus main the the curricu­ on academic gramme through extended the and lum through assisted are education and to become lateral thinkers. lateral become which to and indi­ one self-motivated a become environment, to student learning design or and art the allows teaching engenders Faculty The supportive experience. a education higher the for cally uooieegnsa ela ueoscnuttosi epc f o respect in consultations numerous well as as engines automotive local f o needs the addressing f o Examples Management. Safety African continent to make use o f the technologically advanced, technologically the f o use make to continent African and ICT applications have been integrated into all programmes. all into integrated been have applications ICT and experimen­ and exposure practical provide to high labo­ the excellent an infrastructure is fulfil ratory There to professions. and mumtored f industries o and demands updated regularly are courses these from technologists and competi­ technicians are learner bodies recruiting tively government and technolo­ high based consultancies Nationally industries, gy graduates. and diplomates their Studies material failure where lingation was required. was lingation where failure material in piles the on and f welded the joints o testing integrity include: Assurance industry Quality Industrial Management, Materials, Production and Engineering, Engineering Mechanical Engineering, ual stress analysis, where the m ethod o f drilling holes into mate­ into holes f drilling o ethod m the where analysis, stress ual ain oeig h lts tcnlge. dm multi-media quality odem M presentation enhance to used technologies. are technologies latest instruction the covering tation ensures boards advisory vibrant with Ccollaboration Faculties. trollers for flexible autom ation units. ation con­ f o field autom the in flexible for done being trollers also is A Research eously. simultan established. been engines automotive f o number a f o testing reconditioned new and on testing endurance Platform, Mossgas the German equipment needed for this process. this for needed the on equipment German institution only the is Technikon PE The utilised. is rial et ete o rsac o atmtv cls bteis hs also has (batteries) cells automotive on research for centre test Te eat n ofIdsra Egneig a integrated has Engineering Industrial f o ent Departm The ► tdns h my t e dqaey rprd o higher for prepared adequately be ot n may who Students The The The Faculty has developed expertise in the process o f resid­ f o process the in expertise developed has Faculty The In the the In Recently, the engine-resting unit has been expanded to allow to expanded been has unit engine-resting the Recently, c’ pn h cmlto tersuis h programme The studies. their f o prod­ completion d/or an the upon organization uct’ ‘virtual now a are construct Diplomates to empowered curriculum. their into entrepreneurship manage and coordinate business resources in a meaningful a in resources business engineer, to coordinate how f o and manage understanding in-depth offers therefore els httekyt hi ucs steepoaiiyof o employability the is success their to key the that realise aute of niern ad ul Environment Built and Engineering f o Faculties Faculty ofEngineering, Faculty ofEngineering, ownership is taken for Electrical for istaken ownership TECHNIKON PE E TH HE TH AND O N E IN E N O AND SOUTHERN CAMPUSES IN CAMPUSES O TW HAS CAPE. ELIZABETH PORT

PORT ELIZABETH TECHNIKON

and optima] manner. and to ensure that quality is in no way compromised. PE ► The Department of Production Management provides an Technikon has always remained sensitive to the needs of the opportunity for employed individuals to further their stud­ community. Programmes are therefore offered for enrichment ies on a part-time basis. This sought-after qualification is purposes and continuous professional development across a complementary to an organ izariou’s quest to become range of disciplines. These in/tiarjves are not geographically increasingly competitive. restricted to the Port Elizabeth area. ► The Department of Electrical Engineering has developed To address some of the pi oblems faced by all academic insti­ expertise and infrastructure for research in the following tutions in higher education, various alternatives are offered such interest areas: as academic development programmes and extended pro­ Energy - Extensive expertise and infrastructure is available grammes. The Department of Electrical Engineering has 'adopted' in the areas of renewable energy sources, load management a local township senior school and has donated equipment and and the effective utilisation of electrical energy. human resource capacity to upgrade and support the facilities. Mannfacturing and Antonia tion An inter-faculty activity The Departments of Architecture, Building and Civil area has been developed in conjunction with the Department Engineering have been involved in a number of projects that aim to uplift previously disadvantaged commiutities. of Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Computer Studies. A wide variety of themes including Digital Signal Master of Business Administration (MBA) Processing, Robotics, Intelligent Manufacturing and The MBA Unit of the PE Technikon was started eight years ago Residual Stress Analysis are included in this activity area. and has become the first choice provider of an MBA qualifica­ Communication - Up-to-date laboratory facilities enable tion in the Eastern Cape region. The programme enjoys the sup­ diplomats to be prepared for the rapid!)' changing and p ort o f business and industry as witnessed by its Advisory' expanding field of electronic communications and provide Committee, which comprises prominent business leaders and research infrastructure for Masters and Doctoral studies. academics from the Nelson Mandela Metropole. Research - Active research is taking place at Masters and The success of the programme can be attributed to the fact Doctoral level. A newly established Centre of Excellence in that most candidates prefer to attend classes and to interact with Fibre Optics involving UPE, Aberdare Cables, Telkom and colleagues and with lecturer-facilitators. In this way, PE Coming will further enhance research opportunities Most Technkioris MBA programme adds maximum value. of the research activities fall within the scope of the above- Candidates (our finest ambassadors] bear witness to the fact that mentioned activities. Action research into educational the MBA programme-presentation has indisputable practical methodologies is also undertaken to facilitate the improve­ value, making it unique amongst MBA programmes. ment of knowledge and technology transfer. Currently, some 250 candidates are enrolled in the various stages of the programme. This makes it the largest programme In the Faculty o f the Built Environment, the research foci are of its kind in the Eastern Cape and a very important contributor on the development of sustainable infrastructure, transporta­ of MBA graduates nationally. tion engineering and environmental engineering. International involvement and recognition is of great The staff members of the Departments of Architecture, importance to the programme and every effort is being made to Building and Civil Engineering have joined forces on multi-dis­ enhance and grow these aspects. The PE Technikon participates ciplinary research projects in the area of low-income housing. in a board of inremational and local MBA-programme specialists The Institute for Building Research and Support renders much that meets annually. The responsibility of the board is to moni­ needed support to emerging contractors. tor and recommend improvements to examination papers, These Departments offer all their programmes up to doctor­ course content, presentation format and the research conducted al level and their graduates qualify for professional registration by MBA candidates. The board has made a significant contribu­ with the respective bodies. These programmes include: I tion to the effective functioning of syndicate groups. The suc­ Architecture, with specialization in the application of multi­ cessful contributions that PE Technikon has made to the delib­ media in Architecture » Interior Design > Building, with special­ erations of this board confirm the quality of its programme and ization in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management > the MBA programme's international standing. Civil Engineering, with specialization into Water Engineering, Future plans include increasing numbers of international Transport Engineering and Urban Engineering I Environmental candidates and cementing overseas recognition by participating Engineering is also offered. in a relevant and internationally accept­ State-of-the-art facilities ed MBA evaluation programme. PE The Technikon recently opened a Multimedia Teaching & Technikon aims to further broaden its Learning Centre. ICT laboratories are also utilised to enhance exposure in other countries and, by so learning and research as well as to integrate relevant application doing, its international credibility. packages in the various subject fields. The rechnikon’s MBA is truly a product of which the Eastern Cape can Collaboration be justifiably proud. It is making a dif­ The faculties also have .1 number of inter-institutional co-operanun ference to management training in the agreements locally, nationally and internationally. A large percent­ region and in South Africa and, increas­ age of staff at PE Technikon are registered with their professional ingly, further abroad. councils, such as the SA Council for Architects, the SA Council for Quantity Surveyors and the Engineering Council of South Africa r (ECSA) and they enjoy professional membership with various learned societies. Furthermore, the Technikon also plays an active role in these and other policy -making and decision-making bodies. Meeting the needs of the community PETECHH1K0H______^ Programmes are constantly revised in order to remain relevant studio m 20040

University of Johannesburg - a new national asset in Higher Education is emerging

< Academic excel.ence < Relevant research focus < Comprehensive range of qualifications < Brcadened access to innovative education A woild-class university for a world-class city Rand Afrikaans University (RAU)

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG

Knowledge for a new generation

e are in the process of establishing a unique and innova­ tive South African university. RAU University and the WTechnikon Witwatersrand will merge on 1 January 2005 to become the University of Johannesburg. This means students will become part of one of the very first comprehensive universi­ ties in South Africa. Characteristic of a comprehensive universi­ RAU UNIVERSfTY IS SITUATED FOUR KILOMETRES FROM JOHANNESBURG, ty is its offering of a broad spectrum of programmes with differ­ THE FINANCIAL HUB OF SOUTH AFRICA. ent entry requirements that include both general academic and career-orientated programmes. Students will be able to enrol for a range of qualifications, including certificates, diplomas, degrees and higher degrees. ‘big* money, with the largest financial and industrial infrastruc­ Brief history ture on the continent of Africa. RAU was founded in 1967 with just over 700 registered students. Entrance requirements Today, approximately 22 000 students represent the rich cultur­ The applicant should contact the relevant faculty to enquire al and racial diversities of the South African population, and the about specific entry requirements of their course of choice. University offers outstanding academic programmes, assisted by The closing date for international applications for both mixed modes o f delivery. undergraduate and postgraduate studies is 31 August of the year Location prior to the academic year in which a student would want to study. The modem, compact campus is situated in park-like surround­ Language requirements l/l ings in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, and is part of a cosmopol­ LU itan community. Johannesburg is the gateway to many great des­ The University requires non-English speakers to take the inter­ b LO tinations in South Africa and the rest of Africa Johannesburg is nationally recognised English language competency test called O' LU also the financial hub of South Africa and forms part of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The > Gauteng province, which is responsible for 48% of South Africa’s admission score is 6 for undergraduates and 7 for postgraduates Z 3 economy. Johannesburg represents gold, gold mine dumps and (9 being the highest). If English is the first language of the applicant he or she is exempt from this test, but proof of English competency needs to be submitted when applying to the University. However, Afrikaans-speaking applicants are exempt from this condition. Students are responsible for taking this test themselves and for the costs thereof. A certified copy o f the test results must be sub­ mitted with the application form and other required documen­ tation when applying to the University. The IELTS test is administered by the British Council at cen­ tres all over the world. Visit the IELTS website for more details: wwwielts.org/. Unfortunately, special English language courses are not offered for foreigners by the University. Specific requirements for undergraduate studies In order to study for a South African degree the equivalent of a South African senior certificate/high school certificate with matric­ ulation exemption or foreign conditional exemption is required. Therefore an applicant needs to contact the South African Matriculation Board to have their school-leaving certificate evalu­ ated. The evaluation certificate must then be submitted to the rele­ vant faculty together with certified copies of academic records. Candidates who have written the ‘O’ level o r equivalent examination and who are not writing any other school-leaving examination are not eligible for admission to the University. Postgraduate admission policy SOUTH AFRICA'S PRESIDENTTHABO MBEKI WAS CAPPED AN HONORARY DOCTOR BY RAU'S CHANCELLOR. Application for postgraduate studies at the University must be STUDY SOUTH AFRICA AD FIAN UNIVERSITY AFRIKAANS RAND opee criid eod ofaaei training. academic f o records certified complete, A-rated researchers it has delivered; the national and national the delivered; has it researchers A-rated urclm ia, sot eerh rpsl and proposal, research a short a University, the vitae, at study curriculum to motivation togeth­ a with er submitted be must or application An department faculty. academic relevant the to addressed African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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e are in the process of establishing a unique and innovative South African University. RAU University and the WTechnikon Witwatersrand will merge on 1 January 2005 to become the University of Johannesburg. This means students will become part of one of the very first comprehensive universities in South Africa. Characteristic of a comprehensive university is its TWR HAS ALMOST 400 ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBERS LOCATED IN FOUR FACULTIES. offering of a broad spectrum of programmes with different entry requirements that include both general academic and career-orien­ tated programmes. Students will be able to enrol for a range of qualifications, including certificates, diplomas, degrees and higher

degrees. grammes as circumstances change in the marketplace. Students Tomorrow’s leaders cut their entrepreneurial teeth at the therefore graduate with appropriate and applicable skills and Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR). The institution has long been knowledge. Jobs of the future will increasingly be provided by recognised as a higher education leader, not only in the business- small business and decreasingly by big business and the public related market, but also in engineering, health, design and sector. mining. The TWR places much emphasis on developing entrepre­ For five years running, TWR won a Professional Management neurial skills to equip students to deal with this reality and to Review Golden Award for being the best Technikon in South make them eventual providers, not mere seekers o f jobs. Africa. The high marketability of TWR graduates and an uncom­ promising commitment to excellent career-orientated education Entrance requirements made it the natural winner of this prestigious award. To be considered for entrance, students must be in possession of The TWR has conferred degrees since 1996. To date, 3 391 a matriculation certificate or equivalent school-leaving certifi­ students have received degrees. The Technikon’s strong emphasis cate. In some instances additional entrance requirements are on technology provides South Africa with graduates who are able needed. Most applicants are required to pass a selection test to understand, appropriately develop and use the myriad tech­ which examines aptitude and ability. nologies which are characteristic of almost every facet of modem businesses, from graphic design to medicine. TWR has almost Faculties and programmes 400 academic staff members who are located in four faculties. A wide range o f qualifications are offered by the TWR’s Faculties: • Art, Design and Architecture Location and brief history • Business Management The Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) was founded in 1903 as • Engineering (Incorporating the School of Min es) the Transvaal Technical Institute, established initially to serve • Health Sciences the mining industry. More than three-quarters of a century later, the TWR continues offering its students and the communities it Qualifications include: the National Certificate, National Higher serves quality career higher education. Currently, TWR has some Certificate, National Diploma, National Higher Diploma and 14 500 registered students. There are four campuses located in Bachelor, Master and Doctor ofTechnology degrees. and around Johannesburg - the Doomfontein, Auckland Park, The National Diploma remains the TWR’s main qualifica­ Eloff Street and Smit Street campuses. tion. However, a B Tech degree is the professionally recognised Building has started on new state-of-the-art buildings in exit point for most programmes. In the Auckland Park to house the Faculty of Art, Design majority of programmes, students first and Architecture and the School of Tourism and complete a National Diploma and then Hospitality from 2005 onwards. This will be a proceed to degree studies. one of its kind centre, designed to train top- notch graduates for the hospitality, tourism Facilities and and art industries. services Links with Health Services industry Full-time nursing sisters, qualified to The TWR main­ deal with a wide tains close and range of minor dynamic links with medical problems, industry, business are available at and the public sector, both the enabling it to review Doomfontein and alter pro­ TECHNIKON WITMVATERSRANO

and Auckland Park campuses. The TWR Health Centre is situat­ ed on the Doomfontein Campus and ofFers professional services ranging from chiropractic consultations to optometric assess­ ments at medical aid rates, where applicable. Academic Support The Academic Support Unit (ASU), in conjunction with the Faculties, runs a number of access and support programmes for prospective students. If you do not meet the specified admission requirements, you may still qualify for one of the access pro­ grammes. Successful completion of the access programme guar­ antees your acceptance into the Faculty. Libraries The TWR boasts three libraries stocking a wealth of literature to assist you in your studies, as well as audio-visual facilities for stu­ dents who wish to use videos, CDs and audio tapes for study and research. Sport The TWR is home to some of South Africa's most promising young sportsmen and women. We offer a wide range of sports including aerobics, boxing, soccer, rugby, golf, martial arts, vol­ leyball, softball and chess, to name a few. Sports bursaries are available for students who have achieved at least provincial colours in their chosen sport. Cultural Development The Student Affairs Department offers such a variety of activities IN T H E MAJORfTY O F PROGRAMM ES, STUDENTS FIRST CO M PLETE A NATIONAL DIPLOMA AND THEN PROCEED TO DEGREE STUDIES. that, whatever your taste or lifestyle, you're certain to find some­ thing you'll enjoy. Some of these include lunch-hour concerts, film shows, singing, dancing, drama and debating societies. Keeping you connected TWR maintains two state-of-the-art Internet Cafe Style Cyber Centres, on the Doomfontein and Auckland Park campuses, giv­ ing TWR students access to information technolog)', the world­ wide web, e-mail and educational software. Getting the job Our Co-operative Education and Placement Unit (CPU) assists both its students and industry to find experiential learning placements and full-time employment. Accommodation The TWR’s nine residences accommodate 2 000 students. Each residence has television lounges, games rooms, parking and laundry facilities and either catered or self-catering accommoda­ tion.

TECHNIKON WITWATERSRAND T T T Applications and Admissions P.O. Box 17011 Doomfontein 2028 South Africa . . . Tel: +27 (0)11 406 2220/1 Jchi.'vc-kng. Website: www.twr.ac.za

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he University of Cape Town (UCT) is the oldest university in South Africa and is one of the leading universities in TAfrica. It has over 20 000 students with 3 600 studying for PhD or Masters degrees. UCT prides itself on a multicultural stu­ dent body which reflects the cultures and religions of the diverse Western Cape region, South Africa, Africa and the world. The University welcomes international students and is currently home to over 3 000 students from 90 different countries. UCT has established a tradition of academic excellence, which is recognised worldwide. The University is privileged to have 17 out of South Africa’s 45 scientists identified by an independent audit as ‘A-rated’- those considered international leaders in their field. It is also the academic home o f world-renowned authors THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPETOWN WHICH IS THE OLDEST UNIVERSITY such as Breyten Breytenbach, Andre Brink and Njabulo Ndebele. IN SOUTH AFRICA, IS SET ON THE SLOPES OFTABLE MOUNTAIN. and has vibrant departments o f African music and dance. Location Accommodation Set in the peaceful suburb of Rondebosch, UCT is about 10 min­ utes drive from Cape Town’s city centre. The main campus is There is limited accommodation available for international stu­ located on the slopes of Table Mountain. There is a subsidiary dents in residences on campus. Most international students join campus in the city centre for Fine Arts, a Medical School near local students in shared rented houses or apartments Groote Schuur Hospital, and the Graduate School of Business at near the University. The Student Housing Office (e-mail: the popular Cape Town Waterfront area. [email protected]) and the Off-Campus Accommodation Bureau (e-mail: [email protected]) keep lists of accommo­ Entrance requirements dation. The International Academic Programmes can advice you Undergraduates on areas where to stay close to UCT. { UNIVERSITIES For a Bachelor’s degree programme, the minimum requirement Admissions is a matric exemption. For non-English first language speakers, The first port of call should be the UCT Web site: www.uctac.za. proof of English language ability is required. (TOEFL score at International students planning to do full South African degrees least 570, IELTS overall band score o f 7.0 with no individual ele­ at UCT should apply through the Admissions Office. Semester ment of the test scoring below 6.0). Each faculty has subject Study Abroad students, exchange students and short-term inter­ requirements and acceptance depends on high school results. national affiliates, should apply through the International International students need to apply for a conditional exemp­ Academic Programmes Office. tion certificate from: The Matriculation Board, P.O. Box 3854, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa. Website: http://www.sauvca.org.za/mb Teaching and research staff Faculties UCT employs 4 300 people, 56% of whom are administrative and Faculties indude: • Humanities • Science • Engineering and the support staff and 44% are academic and research staff. Sixty per­ Built Environment • Law • Commerce and • Health Sriences. The cent of UCT academic staff hold Doctorates. A high proportion faculties are spread over UCTs main campus situated at of staff are leaders in their fields. The National Research Rondebosch, the Hiddingh Campus in Gardens, the Medical Foundation (NRF) identified UCT as one ofSouth Africa's lead­ School in Observatory and the Breakwater Campus at the ing research universities in science, engineering and technology. Waterfront. Every faculty publishes its own handbook with Research and areas of excellence detailed information. 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ments in South Africa, Africa and the global society. ^ l ywiriwut tiwiWwiffBiwnwBiTwwfiinMMMiwiii wwwwiiirtww iiWWi^ iiw iitn o x ir F Brief history and location The Jessup International Moot Law Competition was won by Studying at Wits offers students the opportunity to become part two “Witsies’ in 2002 and the first recipient of the National of an urban campus in Johannesburg, Africa’s leading commer­ Geographic Research and Exploration prize was also a ‘Witsie’. cial city and the powerhouse of the African continent. Spread over more than 100 hectares. Wits University has a distinctive Accommodation capacity to contribute to the reconstruction and development of The University hosts 20 residences which accommodate 22% of South Africa and Africa through research and the production of the student population. Seven residences are on the main cam­ skilled, critical and adaptable graduates. With its more than pus while the rest are off campus. International House, which 100 000 graduates in its 82-year history, Wits has made and will caters largely for international students, opened in 2003. continue to make its mark nationally and internationally. Student facilities The University’s origins lie in the School of Mining The frilly computerised Wits University library system comprises Engineering that celebrates its centenary year in 2004. The two main libraries and 14 divisional libraries. Students have University was formally inaugurated in 1922. Wits is home to access to over 740 000 book volumes and 12 000 journal titles. almost 25 000 students and comprises seven major ‘clusters’ Specialist collections include rare and early books, the Mandela spread over Braamfontein and Parktown: East and West Memoirs, two Piper Tapestries and the Bartholomew Diaz Cross Campus, Sturrock Park, the Wits Education Campus, the amongst others. Wits has full Internet and email access in its Management Campus, the Medical School Campus and the computer laboratories. Donald Gordon Medical Centre. Wits has a wide range o f sporting facilities including playing Entrance requirements fields, tennis and squash courts, an indoor sports hall, swim­ All applicants for undergraduate degrees must be in possession ming pools, a gymnasium and a practice tank for the Rowing of a university entrance matriculation or an equivalent examina­ Club. The University is home to the biggest football club in tion certified by the Matriculation Board. For some degrees such South Africa. The ‘Clever Boys’ is the only South African as medicine, engineering and commerce, there are additional University team that competes in the Premier Soccer League and requirements such as a minimum pass in mathematics. has three players in the South African national team. In addi­ Requirements for postgraduate stu­ tion, there are over 60 student societies dents vary from faculty to faculty, but the catering for a diverse range of interests, minimum entrance requirement is a including a club that caters for the social Bachelor’s degree. International students and cultural needs of international stu­ need to have a proven proficiency in the dents. English language. The University also boasts over 14 museums and two art galleries housing a Faculties and teaching variety of rare and valuable artworks. The staff Wits School of Arts is one of the first inte­ The University is structured into five grated arts schools in South Africa that cov­ Faculties which comprise 37 Schools. The ers Fine Arts, Music, Dramatic Art, Hiscory five Faculties are: • Commerce, Law and of Art, Television and Film Studies, as well Management • Engineering and the Built as Heritage and Tourism Studies. It is home Environment • Health Sciences to the Wits Theatre Complex which has • Humanities • Science. There are approx­ staged close to 2000 different productions imately 1 000 teaching staff at Wits. Wits over its 20 year history. has also produced 86 Rhodes Scholars The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a and three Nobel Laureates over the years. range of degrees in Medicine, Dentistry, *

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Empowering people, inspiring possibility n his inauguration address, the new Rector and Vice­ Chancellor, Prof Frederick Fourie, said that his vision for the IL’niversity of the Free State was for it to be a University of excellence, equity and innovation - a leader in research, teaching, community service, adult learning, transformation, non-racial­ ism, non-sexism, mulricuiturality and multilingualism; a con­ tributor to South Africa and the African continent’s growth and development: a truly South African university. The University o f the Free State has played an important role in the transformation of higher educarion in South Africa, with its model for muldculcuralism and its management of diversity. The choice of a parallel-medium teaching policy ofFers students a distinct advantage in their preparation to cope with the reali­ ties, pressures and demands of South African society. The University of the Free State is proudly considered a

leader am ong all South African universities. It is dedicated to the THE UNIVERSITY OFTHE FREE STATE IS LOCATED IN BLOEMFONTEIN AND IS pursuit of scholarship through the creation, integration, appli­ THE ONLY FULLY-FLEDGED RESIDENTIAL UNIVERSITY IN THE CENTRAL PART O F SOUTH AFRICA. © cation and transmission of knowledge by promoting the follow­ < U ing, within the ambit o f financial sustainability: o' u. ► a democratic, diverse university community < I ► an academic culture and the comprehensive development of I- Entrance Requirements 3 students within this culture, with many opportunities to The admission requirements for all degrets are a matriculation UTo enjoy the pleasures o f student life > exemption certificate or equivalent. In some cases admission can Q ► an environment for critical scientific reflection and analyti­ 3 also be obtained by prior learning or on the basis o f age and expe­ H m cal thought rience. For admission to some courses, minimum pass marks for ► the provision of relevant academic tuition that enjoys inter­ certain matriculation subjects are required. Please contact the national recognition University for further information. Students from abroad are required to pass an English language proficiency test. ► the expansion of knowledge through pure and applied research Student facilities ► community service through its core functions of education The University boasts sports facilities for more than 20 sports, and research, and through special development programmes medical facilites and cultural activities, ranging from the politi­ and projects cal arena to outdoor life and the creative arts. It has a student

► outstanding sporting opportunities centre, a student newspaper and campus radio station. In addi­ tion, students have access to an extensive w crld-dass library', a ► several distance-education programmes career and guidance centre, a modem student theatre and a com­ ► academic entrepreneurship to meet the challenges of mod­ puter centre. ern-day higher educarion. Research Location Every faculty has proven itself with ground-breaking research The University of the Free State is situated in Bloemfontein, the projects. A variety of co-operation agreements with internation­ capital of the Free State Province. Bloemfontein is a modem dry al institutions on all continents assure relevance and the highest offering a full range of recreational, commercial and educational standards of research and development. facilities. Yet it retains the laid-back atmosphere that reflects its agricultural beginnings. Faculties The University campus is referred to as an academic village, Faculties at the University of the Free State include: • Natural as all lecture halls and laboratories, offices, student residences, and Agricultural Sdences • Economic and Management Sciences sports and student facilities and even a craining hospital are • Humanities • Theology • Law and • Health Sciences. located within walking distance on a secure campus. The cam­ The University ofFers a range of degree, diploma and certifi­ pus, in turn, is a short distance from the dry centre. cate courses. THE UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATE

he long-held dream o f an institution o f higher education statute, the UFS entered a significant growth period. Today, in the Free State became a reality in 1 9 0 4 when the Grey the University o f the Free State boasts more students than ever TUniversity College opened its doors. Initially, the tuition before in its history. medium was English, but later on this changed to be bilingual In February 2 0 0 1 , the University lived through another and included Afrikaans. The name was changed to the name change, when it became the University o f the Free State. University College o f the Orange Free State. In the late 1 9 4 0 s, The new name was adopted to reflect the real character o f the the medium o f instruction was changed to Afrikaans. The institution and its environment. University was declared a fully-fledged, independent university In 2 0 0 4 , the University celebrates 100 years since it was in 1950 and the name was again changed to the University o f founded. Its Centenary celebrations form a cardinal part o f the UNIVERSITIES the Orange Free State. existence o f this university. In 1 9 9 3 , a system o f parallel-medium tuition was adopted. Today, all classes are currently offered in Afrikaans and English. Subsequent to the adoption in 1 9 9 9 o f a new university

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THE MEDICAL UNIVERSUY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT he Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA | has CONTRIBUTION IN THE EDUCATION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN made a significant contribution in the education of heal th­ SOUTHERN AFRICA. Teatre professionals, medical doctors, dentists, allied health professionals, nurses, veterinarians and scientists in Southern Africa and in addressmg racial inequities in healthcare training. five departments: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental and More than half of all African medical doctors and dentists in Occupational Health, Health Systems Management and Policy, Southern Africa were trained at MEDUNSA. and Social and Behavioural Health Sciences. Specialised pro­ Founded in 1976, MEDUNSA’s mission is to ‘empower the grammes include: Master of Public Health (MPH), Dr of Public educationally disadvantaged by providing excellent community- Health (DrPH), Postgraduate Diploma in the Management of orientated educarion, training and research in the health and HIV/AIDS in the World of Work, and a Fellowship Programme related sciences and by promoting services at all levels o f health­ focusing on HIV/AIDS in the southern African Region. care in the community’. Location Strategic alliances and collaborative relationships of NSPH The NSPH has developed research programmes focusing on the The Campus is situated 30 kilometres outside Pretoria and major problems of South Africa. It has an expanding network of adjoins the George Mukhari Academic Hospital (formerly Ga- strategic alliances within South Africa as well as with academic Rnnkuwa Hospital). centres o f excellence in Africa, the United States and Europe. Faculties Research These include: • Sciences • Dentistry • Medicine (including Allied MEDUNSA has seven niche research areas, each responsive to and Nursing Sciences, the School of Pharmacy) • National School community health needs and productive in terms of continually of Public Health. producing and trialling vaccines. These are HIV AIDS in the pop­ Entrance Requirements ulation; bio-organic and natural products; sexually transmitted

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as Germany. Sweden and the Netherlands and many full-time MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA or uxmmm m b c a international students come from as far afield as Europe and Vice-chancellor and Principal: Prof M F Ramashala from all over Africa. E-mail: [email protected] National School of Public Health (NSPH) E-mail: eli2.egd>medunsa.ac.za W The National School of Public Health (NSPH! at MEDUNSA Head international Relations: Dr N Themba Mosia NEDUNSA E-mail: [email protected] was established in 1997 and today has postgraduate students Tel: +27(0)12 5214054 from the public and private healthcare sectors and from more Fax: +27(0)12 521 5902 than 25 countries around the world. The NSPH is committed to the improvement of health of South Africans through education, Website: www.medunsa.ac.za research and strategic intervention in public health. It comprises *

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Rhodes University

E4 STERN CAPE

Where Leaders Learn

Brief history hodes University College was founded in 1904. Despite stead)' growth, Rhodes University is still a small university Rwhere excellence is, in part, a product of its smallness. The future of Rhodes lies not in greater numbers, but in increasing academic excellence. Rhodes University celebrates 100 years of RHODES UNIVERSmr IS RELATIVELY SMALL WITH A STRONG RESIDENTIAL ‘Where leaders learn’ in 2004. To participate in the celebrations SYSTEM AND CELEBRATES ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE visit; www.goRhodes.co.za. IN 2004. While South Africa celebrates 10 years of democracy, Rhodes University is celebrating 100 years of excellence as a transformed, progressive and soundly-managed institution. Research Unique culture Rhodes is committed to excellence in research and has the high­ Rhodes University has a history o f high achievement and is com­ est research output per capita in the country. The contribution mitted to meeting the challenges of the present and future. It is of research to teaching ensures that the University produces ana­ an internationally respected educational centre of excellence, lytical and creative graduates. The University and its associated which recognizes its southern African setting and the need to Research Institutes are constantly seeking ways to increase and meet international standards in a non-iacial society. With well- enhance its research. It is committed to undertaking excellent equipped facilities, a beautiful campus with a strong residential and internationally recognised research in all fields - particular­ system, excellent teaching and the highest per capita research ly those relevant to South Africa. output in the country, Rhodes University is the ideal launch pad Building research capacity of black and female staff as well as for a wide variety o f careers. the identification and nurturing of research potential among H n young academics is one of the University’s primary goals. >l Location Rhodes University encourages intra- and inter-disciplinary Rhodes University is situated in Grahamstown in the Eastern collaboration within the University as well as with other South Cape. African institutions. Rhodes is keen to develop exchange pro­ Facilities and services grammes with SADC and overseas universities. The University is associated with a wide range of research

UNIVERSITIES State-of-the-art conference and sports facilities are available. institutions and affiliated organizations and boasts several lead­ Students can also take advantage of services such as the Legal ing areas of excellence. Aid Clinic, Psychology Clinic, Day Care Centre and Counselling and Careers Centre. Staff There are over forty societies affiliated to the Students’ Total administrative staff: 917. Total academic staff: 318. Representative Council including political organizations, a cam­ pus radio station, a student newspaper, a chamber choir, a debat­ Entrance requirements ing society, religious groups and other cultural groups. Your application for admission to the University will be consid­ A wide range o f interesting sports activities are offered. ered only if you qualify for a Matriculation Exemption (or equiv­ Faculties, degrees and diplomas alent) and if you satisfy the Faculty requirements. Courses are offered in the Faculties of • Commerce • Education • Humanities • Law • Pharmacy • Science. Accommodation Faculty of Law: Degrees: I Bachelor of Laws (Four Years) There are 41 residences. Approximately 2 689 students are accom­ l Master of Laws (One Year) I Doctor of Philosophy (Two Years) modated in residence, while approximately 3 147 are in private l Doctor of Laws (Four years). accommodation. Faculty of Pharmacy: Degrees: i Bachelor of Pharmacy (Four Years); I Master of Pharmacy (Two Years); I Master of Science RHODES UNIVERSITY (Two Years); I Master of Clinical Pharmacy (Two Years); I Doctor of Pharmacy (Three Years); i Doctor of Philosophy (Two Years), I General telephone number: Doctor of Science (Four Years). Diploma: I Postgraduate +27 (0)46 603 8111 Diploma in Clinical Pharmacology (One Year). Student Bureau: R h o d e s u n i v e r s i t y Tel: +27 (0)46 603 8276 ■ ■>uL ihiuu«i»o t S t a id A jm .a Faculty o f Science: Degrees: I Bachelor of Science (Three Years); Fax: +27 (0)46 603 8300 l Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) (Three Years); I Bachelor of Science (Software Development) (Four Years); I Postal Address: Rhodes University PO Box 94, Grahamstown 6140 Bachelor of Science with Honours (One Year); I Master of Science Johannesburg Office (One Year); I Doctor of Philosophy (Two Years); I Doctor of PO Box 52303, Saxonwold 2132 Science (Four Years). Diplomas: » Postgraduate Diploma in Tel: +27 (0)11788 5543. Fisheries Science (One Year); I Higher Diploma in Environmental E-mail: [email protected] Biotechnology (One Year). Website: www.ru.ac.za or www.goRhodes.co.za The language of instruction is English. t I

STUDY SOUTH AFRICA STELLENBOSCH;.WESTERN CAPE Yourknowledge partner StellenboschUniversity versity status in 1918 to become Stellenbosch University. Stellenbosch become to 1918 in status versity Stellenbosch University’s place am ong the finest academic insti­ academic finest the ong am place University’s Stellenbosch h fclis n h mi cmu icue • rs n Social and Arts • include: campus main the on faculties The considerations f academic o grounds the on granted is Admission in College Stellenbosch the became which the f o Department, opening the Arts to back dates University the f o history The Town, the town is set on the banks o f a river in the wine-growing the in river f a o banks the on set is town the Town, Tygerberg, Bellville Park and Saldanha. and Park Bellville Tygerberg, rdto of qaiy ecig n rsac hs ensured has research and teaching quality f o tradition campus are • Military Science • Health Sciences. Management Health • and Science ic Military • Econom are Forestry • campus and Theology Agricultural • • Law • Education • Sciences Science • Sciences admission. at qualifications minimum require courses and Some exemption percentage. average atriculation m minimum have a should Undergraduates only. uni­ acquired which College, Victoria the to changed was name the f o establishment the and 1866 in Gymnasium Stellenbosch tutions in Africa. in tutions graduate courses are conducted in English. post­ in advanced f o conducted are majority courses The class. graduate the f o composition the by The University houses an extensive library collection catalogued collection library extensive an houses University The notes Class lectures. the follow to difficult it find may A tiikaans honours several and undergraduate for tuition f o medium The in reached be can beaches superb watersports, other and surfing about f o population a with town university a is Stellenbosch dents are at liberty to write their assignments, tests and exami­ and tests assignments, their write to liberty at are dents Stellenbosch, campuses: four on situated faculties 10 in vided cecs Egneig h aute ntstae n h main the on situated not faculties The Engineering. • Sciences academic all f o copies certified submit can­ to International required are subjects. didates matriculation specific in marks pass te cutis h d nt ae wrig nweg of o stu­ However, knowledge English. in working necessarily not a also are have discussions and not do from who Students Afrikaans. countries is University other Stellenbosch at courses university. Afrikaans predominantly a is University Stellenbosch pro­ is University Stellenbosch at Teaching travel. swimming, hour’s an For half mountains. majestic Cape by from encircled is and kilometres region 50 Located students. excluding 000, 90 nations in English. in nations 81 I 18, h jble er ue Vcoi’ rin this reign, Victoria’s Queen f o year jubilee the 1887, In 1881. re hsoyad background and history Brief S aiiis n services and Facilities schools and Faculties requirements Entrance Language Location tpsgaut ee te agaeof uto s determined is tuition f o language the level postgraduate At hn 0 eerh ad te) ntttos A century-long A institutions. other) (and more research and faculties 40 10 in than uni­ departments 150 recognised about with versity internationally an is University tellenbosch

TLEBSHUIEST SLCTDI SETCLRWINE­ W SPECTACULAR E H IN T LOCATED IS UNIVERSITY STELLENBOSCH GROW ING REGION O F T H E W ESTERN CAPE. ESTERN W E H T F O REGION ING GROW gymnasium encourage more than 30 competitive and recreation­ and competitive 30 sports. al than more encourage two gymnasium stadiums, sports Two Academic for programmes. Students’ and service Division crisis development a The the academic counselling, career societies. provides Services The houses student Support advice an all mall, concerts. and shopping a Centre regular office court, food a Council, features Students’ Representative halls cert n co Conservatoire Langenhoven two its state-of-the-art The with database. computerised a on nvriylf sitroe ihteamshr h onof o town the f o atmosphere the with interwoven is life University international postgraduate to aid financial gives University The inter­ f o are categories campus Certain central the students. to fur­ international close for Partially available students. apartments 000 university 6 nished some house residences University Accommodation ag simn pos ars paig ils n a high-tech a and fields playing f o acres pools, swimming large 50 cultural, sporting, religious and political dubs and sodeties. and dubs political and than religious more sporting, around cultural, organised is 50 campus active The Stellenbosch. on residence f academic o year high first f o their campus. after Candidates support for qualify countries. standing SADC from students Office. Loans and to Bursaries the f subject o assistance regulations for the qualify however, may, students national tdn life Student iaca ad shlrhp ad bursaries and scholarships aid, Financial Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4628 808 (0)21 +27 Tel: www.sun.ac.za/international Website: Matieland 7602 STELLENBOSCHUNIVERSITY South Africa South E-mail: Office International Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3799 808 (0)21 +27 Fax: XiBag Private [email protected]

University of South Africa (UNISA)

PRETORIA (MAIN CAMPUS), GAUTENG

A world leader in distance education

T ■ fiei e are over 200 000 students studying through UNISA I rated as one of the top universities in South Africa. The JL University of South Africa (UNISA) is synonymous with THERE ARE OVER 200 000 STUDENTS STUDYING THROUGH UNISA, RATED AS ONE OF THE TOP UNIVERSmES IN SOUTH AFRICA. world-class tertiary tuition in the field of distance education. In 2004 it merged with Technikon SA and incorporated Vista University Distance Education Campus to form the first compre­ Facilities and services for distance hensive distance education university on the connuenc of Africa. Merging a technikon and a university is a complex and chal­ learning students lenging process, but an ultimately extremely rewarding one - with When students register they are given Study Guides which are, in enormous expertise available from both merging institutions effect, the lectures. Tutorial letters set out the assignments, due which will benefit the new UNISA in increasing human resource dates and material to be studied for the assignments. Students and Technological capacity to the advantage of the country and have to obtain their own prescribed books as only a limited num ­ providing learning opportunities for all our students. ber are available in the library. Students can register with Market research has shown that UNISA is rated as one of the Students-on-line (SOL) and submit their assignments and con­ top universities in South Africa. Unisa qualifications are sought tact their lecturers through the Internet. The University is cur­ after in the marketplace. The University is affordable, since its rently putting its courses on the Internet. courses are one-quarter to one-third the price of residential univer­ The Bureau for Student Counselling and Career Development sities; accessible as students who do not have a university entrance offers advice to students through email, post, telephone calls or by matric can register for its access programme; flexible, because stu­ personal appointment The main centres have library and study dents can plan their studies to fit into their lifestyles; and credible, facilities, as well as administrative staff and peer helpers. Others because of the international recognition afforded its qualifications. just have administrative staff who will forward queries. The University, which began teaching through distance edu­ Students are encouraged to form study groups with others in cation more than 50 years ago currently has some 200 000 stu­ their area. They can also link up through the chat room, or write dents in Southern Africa, other African countries and abroad. to Student Talk (which is sent to all registered students quarter­ ly) to request other students to contact them. Students should UNIVERSITIES Study fields and levels do as many assignments as possible. These are submitted, UNISA’s colleges of • Economic and Management Sciences • marked and returned with comments. If students have a problem Humanities. Social Sciences and Education • Science, Engineering in understanding the work, they are encouraged to contact the and Technology • Law and Justice and • Agriculture and lecturers, head of department or bureau for student counselling Environmental Sciences offer a diverse choice o f study fields at lev­ through the post, by telephone, appointment or email to discuss els from certificate to degree, ranging from animal health, agricul­ the matter and ask for clarification. ture, law, business, educarion and humanities, to name but a few. Staff Unisa is now also represented in all provinces o f South Africa with UNISA now has a staff componen t of just over 4 000 people who strong outreach to SADC countries as well as other African countries. provide tuition and administrative support to students in South Location Africa and w< irldwide. Main Campos: Pretoria (Gauteng) Florida (Gauteng) Registration and examinations Provincial Centres: Durban (KwaZulu-Natal), Cape Town Scuden ts can register at any of UNISA’s offices, through the post (Western Cape), Polokwane (Limpopol, Nelspruit (Mpumalanga), or through the Internet. Exams are written twice a year. If a stu­ Mafikeng (North West) Kimberley (Northern Cape), Port dent is registered for a semester module they can write in June Elizabeth (Eastern Cape), Bloemfontein (Free State). and in October/November. Entrance requirements Students need a school-leaving qualification that would entitle them to enter a university or college in their own country. UNISA However, UNISA also ofFers access courses to those who have completed their schooling but who do not have university entrance. Access course programmes are available for students The Registrar (Academic) who have a national certificate (matric without university P. O. Box 392 entrance). If successful, students can study further for a degree. Unisa 0003 Registration periods South Africa Tel: Main Campus: +27 (0)12 429 4116 Students can register twice a year for modules and once a year for frill courses. Students can either register through the post, by Website: www.unisa.ac.za writing to The Registrar (Academic), or through the website. V______UNIVERSITIES OFTECHNOLOGY Technikon Border Technikon Border EASTERNCAPE Learnthe cutting edge Borderat Faculties o f Applied Technology and Human Sciences. Its name Its Sciences. Human and Technology f Applied o Faculties market, com m unity and national priorities. national and unity m com innova­ market, technologically affordable, with synonymous been has tive, career-specific educarion, training and research sensitive to sensitive research and training educarion, career-specific tive, osa i Es Lno ad ih. h B fml hs truly has in family BT campuses The its Bisho. at and London located East in students e Potsdam part-tim and full-time ae bt ae o itrainl coae. tdns also Students accolades. international won have Eastern but the in make we themselves Cape, things, profiled only useful not have learning “By They progress”. otto, m our to life brought Background Technikon. in ad xeinil erig rgams n h fed of o fields the in Chemistry. 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UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY The Durban Institute ofTechnology Durban Institute The education merger KWAZULU-NATAL SouthAfrica's successful first higher Technikon and Technikon Natal on 1 April 2002. This prestigious This 2002. 1April on Natal Technikon and Technikon T University ofTechnology is the first o f its kind in South Africa. It Africa. South in kind f its o first the is ofTechnology University fia sno criiae r rcgie euvln qualifica­ equivalent recognised a or certificate senior African offering Technology, f o University multi-campus a is DIT The higher education, technological training and research. and f o training forefront technological the at envi­ education, institution higher learning tertiary innovative an multi-cultural and ronment dynamic, a with students provides h mnmm nrne eurmn fr diso i a South a is admission for requirement entrance minimum The Sultan, ML Biko, Steve (i.e KwaZulu-Natal sites campus f seven o throughout one located f attending o convenience the students ated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Authority Qualifications African South the by ated The DIT have approximately 560 dedicated academic staff. Many staff. academic dedicated 560 approximately have DIT The Staff Teaching post­ and undergraduate f o range exciting an offers DIT The to wish who students eligible all to offered is modation Accom ent state-of-the-art environm providing learning superb Durban, a in and facilities Berea the The on situated are Pietermaritzburg). and Indumiso Ritson, Brickfield, City, 2 03 204- 5 2569. 9 6 5 /2 6 252 / 1 1 1 -2 4 0 2 (0)31 +27 tion. International students must have their qualifications evalu­ qualifications their have must students International tion. rdae rgams rm fu fclis • aut of rs • Arts f o Faculty • faculties: four from programmes graduate campus. on stay Accommodation campus, Sultan ML the and Biko Steve the campuses, main two long education, ensuring they achieve their full potential. full their life­ achieve they valuable a ensuring and skills education, stu­ leadership long prepare and field entrepreneurial their with in dents research f o cutting-edge the at are Sciences. Health f o the Faculty and • the Science and Engineering, f o Environment Faculty Built • erce Comm f o Faculty oain n campuses and Location nrne requirements Entrance aute ad Departments and Faculties o frhr eal cnat h Suet disos Office Admissions Student the contact details further For ehooy ws rae truh h ucsfl egrof o merger successful the f o through University a (DIT)> created was Technolog)' f Technology, o Institute Durban he KwaZulu-Natal’s renowned educational centres, ML Sultan ML centres, educational renowned KwaZulu-Natal’s

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turban Institute of Technology, a University of loloqy. b r in g s together the best of Technikon and ML Sultan Technikon,

it is a powerhouse of technological education standing on a soiid reputation of over 140 years of leading-edge learning, leaching, research and development. W ith world-beating academic, living and sporting A facilities it has historically attracted high achieving 0 St* idents eager for the taste of success while ■ ~ enjoying the sunny seaside splendor of a sub- • tropical paradise. , **

Our internationally recognised diplomas and ^ tpgrees lead by reputation in the market. Arm yourself for the real world. Call us for what we can offer you in our faculties of Arts; Commerce; Engineering and the Built Environment and Health Sciences.

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p r ^ h e Eastern Cape’s wealth lies in its people and natural beau- I ty. It is a fast-developing international tourism destination. EASTERN CAPE TECHNIKON EMPOWERS ITS STUDENTS SO THAT A . World icon Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s President THEY CAN CONTRIBUTE POSTIVELY IN THE WORKPLACE. Thabo Mbeki are sons of this region. Although largely a rural region, there are two main urban metropolitan areas, Buffalo City (including East London) being one of these, where highly involved in a five-year Sustainable Skills Development project developed industry is based. with Canadian partner Niagara College. Brief history Faculties Three faculties offer over 35 programmes of study from Bachelor Eastern Cape Technikon (ECT) was first established as a engi­ ofTechnology Degrees, National Higher Diplomas and National neering campus of the Universi ty of Tmnskei in 1985. It received Diplomas to National Certificates. autonomy in 1994. In the past 10 years, this youngest higher edu­ • Faculty of Engineering: Offering the only engineering cation institution in South Africa has come of age to become a •degree programmes in this part of the province, the Faculty regional powerhouse of technological education. With a stable specialises in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering; financial position, a stafF of over 400 and an increasing gradua­ building (construction management and quantity surveying) tion output, ECT has embraced democracy as a fundamental and information technology. principle in its phenomenal growth. In 2004, almost 9 000 stu­ • Faculty of Business Science: This largest Faculty offers dents registered at its four campuses. Participative management studies in public strategic management; human resources and inclusivity of stakeholder forums in decision-making have management; management; internal auditing; accounting; contributed to solid progress of the ECT. >■ cost and management accounting; financial information sys­ u Merger plans - Walter Sisulu University tems; commercial practice; office management and technol­ _1o o for Technology ogy; and public relations management. • Faculty of Applied Technology and Education: Applied X In line with the current transformation of higher education in u Technolog)7 programmes include tourism management and -LI South Africa, ECT will merge with Border Technikon and the fashion and food and beverage management, while Education University of Transkei to form the Walter Sisulu University for o programmes cover a wide spectrum from ABET to FET. l/> Technology and Science, Eastern Cape, (WSU) on 1 January 2005. The merger will offer the three institutions a complete break Entry Requirements from apartheid ideology, providing an opportunity to pool DC The minimum entry requirement is a South African senior cer­ LU > strengths, streamline programmes and eliminate duplication. tificate (Grade 12). International qualifications must be accredit­ WSU will engage with the drivers of development in the Eastern ed by the South African Qualifications Authority. Foreign stu­ 3 SA Cape region to establish an appropriate programme and research dents may need to have studied specific subjects to enable them mix to profile the advantages of both university and technikon to be placed in the areas of their choice. programmes. With an initial combined enrolment of over 19 000 students, Facilities and Services A wide variety7 o f student services are offered, including counselling, WSU will focus on quality, technological and career-orientated health services, academic, sport and cultural sucicties, outreach programmes providing relevant skills for development in rural programmes and leadership development Residential accommo­ and urban areas. It will place special emphasis on developing entrepreneurship. Rural-urban balance will be achieved through dation is available at the Butterworth and Um tata campuses. Provision can be made for off-site accommodation at the other operations at the existing delivery sites of the merging partners satellite campuses. A co-operative education department facilitates in Buffalo City, Btitterworth, Queenstown and Umtata experien tial training placements in commerce and industry. Areas of special interest ECT currently serves mainly under-developed rural areas but also EASTERN CAPE TECHNIKON has an urban campus providing balance as well as important links Vice-Principaf Academic with commerce and industry. ECT focuses on technological, Butterworth Main Campus career-oriented and relevant education. In its commitment to aca­ Private Bag X3182 demic excellence, ECT also embraces an entrepreneurial spirit. BUTTERWORTH 4960 Partnerships with communities, commerce and induscry, Tel: +27 (o) 47-401 2000 government and international role players are a significant factor Fax : +27 (o) 47-4 9 1 0735 in developing global excellence at ECT. ECT is a partner in the Email: [email protected] Technical and Business Initiative in South Africa (TABE1SA) con­ Website: www.tktech.ac.za sortium, focusing on entrepreneurship development. It is also UNlVERSmES ; Facilities and services University of Venda Bridging programmes in mathematics and science are offered when necessary. The University provides decent and inexpensive for Science & Technology (Univen) accommodation for both national and international students. THOHOYANDOU, LIMPOPO Teaching staff and academic niche areas Academic niche areas include Mining and Environmental Geology, Hydrology and Water Resources, Environmental Education to solve real-life problems Management, Food Science and Technology, Forestry, Family

» Ecology and Consumer Services, Tourism, Business infonnat.cn he University o f Venda, situated in the fast growing town o f Systems, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management and Thohoyandou on the southern slopes of the Sourpansbere Culinary Sciences. TMountains, has repositioned itself in accordance with the social and economic needs of South Africa and the international Research community. It has developed national and international promi­ Two research projects supported by the National Science nence, in terms of student enrolment, staff composition and cur­ Foundation, the Natural Products project and the Solar Energy riculum designs. Academic programmes encourage team teach­ project, are based at the University. ing, cross teaching and interdisciplinary initiatives. The curricu­ lum is built around projects and solving real-life problems. i Entrance requirements A matric exemption and fulfilment of certain requirements, depending on the field of study, are required. . Faculties Academic programmes take place within the following faculties: • Faculty of Health, Agriculture and Rural Development • Faculty of Humanities, Law and Management Sciences and • Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences.

UNIVERSITIES - Research programmes University of the North The University has outstanding research credentials and is rated MANKWENG, LIMPOPO PROVINCE highly in South Africa and internationally. Most research proj­ ects are supported by the National Research Foundation. Facilities and services Learning is our turf The University provides for a balanced lifestyle with ample mod­ em facilities and services. UNIN has a spacious Library and he University of the North (UNIN) was established in 1959. Computer facilities that are readily available for use during week­ Its primary objective is to produce knowledgeable, articu­ ends. Most of the sporting codes are catered for. Tlate and creative citizens with strong leadership skills who are committed to serving society. UNIN is dedicated to excellence Financial aid, scholarships, bursaries in teaching, learning and research. Nine of South Africa's top Every effort is made to provide financial assistance to deserving political leaders are graduates the University. students by means of scholarships and bursaries. In January 2005 the University of the North will merge with the Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA) to form the Entrance requirements University of Limpopo. To qualify for admission, students must posses a matriculation Location exemption or can get access through the Alternative Admission Programme. The University nestles on the foothills of the Hwiti Mountain, approximately 35 kilometres east of Polokwane City in the Limpopo province. UNIVERSITY OFTHE NORTH Faculties and Schools Registrar UNIN boasts eleven schools in the three faculties: • Humanities Private Bag X1106 • Management Sciences & Law and • Sciences. Health and Sovenga 0727 South Africa Agriculture. The Schools are Education, Law, Health Sciences. Tel: +27 (0)15 268 2121 (Information) Tel: +27 (0)15 268 2689 (Student Computational and Mathematical Sciences, Languages and Development and Support Services) Communication Studies. Social Sciences. Molecular and Life Sciences, Physical and Mineral Sciences, Agricultural and Website: www.unorth.ac.za Environmental Sciences. Economics and Management and the Graduate School of Leadership. ______UNIVERSITIES

• Dentistry • Economic and Management Science • Education University of the Western Cape and • Law, and several centres, institutes, units and divisions. BELLVILLE, WESTERN CAPE Facilities and services Cape Flats Nature Reserve; UWC-Robben Island Mayihuye Archives; Dental Clinic; Herbarium; Community Law Centre and Top Univers.ty forging Computer Facilities. The South African National Bioinfcrmatics Institute (SANBJ) officially ‘switched on’ their Cray SV1 international links Supercomputer on 8 July, 2002 for Biomedical research. UWC is the first site on the African continent for a dedicated research he University of the Western Cape was founded in 1960. By supercomputer. Student facilities include a Student Centre, April 2004, its student population reached 13 653, of which includes the Student Representative Council offices, a Twhom 1054 were international students from over 50 coun­ main library and several specialised libraries, a student health tries. UWC has linkages with leading universities in Africa, centre, a counselling service, and excellent sports facilities. Access Australasia, USA, Europe, Scandinavia and Asia. Links with to computers is steadily improving. Central and South America are now being pursued. Researchers also benefit from a number of internationally funded projects Accommodation and contracts. Residences on and off campus pro-tide housing for approximately 2 445 students. Private lodging and home-stays can be arranged. Location The University is situated in Bellville South, about 20 km from UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTE R N CAPE Cape Town. The Dentistry' Faculty, the largest in South Africa, operates from five sites. Private Bag X17 Bellville 7535 Entrance requirements International Relations Office UNIVERSITY m f d m Admission requirements for all degrees are a matriculation cer­ Ms Janine Paulsen WESTERN CAPE tificate or equivalent. Additional selection criteria are stipulated International Relations Officer for entry into certain faculties. International students are Tel +27 (0)21 959 2487/2884 required to send certified copies o f their qualifications. Fax +27 (0)21 959 2655 Faculties, departments and degrees E-mail: jpaulsen® uwc.ac.za Undergraduate and graduate programmes are offered in seven Website: www.uwc.ac.za w faculties: • Arts • Science • Community and Health Sciences < u Universities Faculties, departments and degrees University of Zululand There are six faculties: • Arts • Commerce and Administration • o Law • Education • Science and Agriculture and • Theology and CO KWADLANGEZWA (MAIN CAMPUS) DURBAN-UMLAZI Religion Studies, which offer degrees and diplomas at under­ > CAMPUS, KWAZULU-NATAL Q graduate and postgraduate level. A wide range of study opportu­ 13 nities are accommodated across 60 departments. Equipped for success Services and accommodation The Bureau for Sport and Re.crea.tion offers some 17 sports codes he University o f Zululand (Unmil) offers top academic tuition and there are a wealth of religious, cultural, political and other and assists students in realising their full potential and reach­ societies and associations that cater for students in most Ting their goals. Unizul has produced many outstanding alum­ faculties. The majority of Unizul’s students live in the furnished ni who have reached top positions in their fields. Unizul accommo­ residences, while a limited number of off-campus houses provide dates some 6 000 students and is ideally situated for community-ori­ accommodation for more mature students. entated research, especially in the fields o f rural development, lin­ Specialised facilities enhance learning guistics, folklore, history, religion, social work, political studies, the The Hewlett-Packard Academy provides the very best equipment natural sciences, education and indigenous law. to ensure students have computer training to prepare them for The University of Zululand has embarked on becoming the employment. Its highly successful Science Centre promotes inter­ leading comprehensive institution (offering both university and est in science and technology. Chemistry' laboratories are among technikon-type courses) for access to quality education, research the best-equipped in South Africa. The library is state-of-the-art. and technological skills. It aims at catering for students from diverse backgrounds and at helping them succeed within an UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND enabling and caring learning and teaching environment. Main Campus Location and brief history Private Bag X1001 KwaDlangezwa 3886 South Africa The main campus is situated at KwaDlangezwa, on the coastal plain about 150 kilometres north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal’s Student Guidance Services Tel: +27 (0)35 902 6346/42/40/41 major city and chief port, where it also has a satellite facility', the Durban-Umlazi Campus (DUC). Durban-Umlazi Campus Private Bag X10, Isipingo 4110 Entrance requirements South Africa Tel: +27 (0)31 907 7000 Entrance requirements include at least an E-aggregare symbol in m anic with full matriculation exemption or condi tional exemption. Website: www.uzulu.ac.za UNIVERSITIES Facilities University of Fore Hare The library, consisting of a main library and two branch libraries, contains ovei 140 00(1 volumes o f books, journals and other ALICE. EASTERN CAPE material The student centre overlooks sports facilities with a view of the Amatola mountains. There are some 23 clubs for stu­ dents to join at the UFH. The large well-equipped Indoor Sports Preparing leaders for tomorrow's Centre caters for squash, badminton, basketball, darts, karate, basketball, chess, table-tennis, boxing, judo, snooker, jazz, gym­ world nastics, weightlifting/bcdy-building, squash, boxing and ball­ room dancing. Facilities are available for outdoor sports such as he University of Fort Hare (UFH) has provided ternary edu­ cricket, floodlit soccer/rugby fields, tennis, netball, ring tennis, cation for many who later became African leaders. athletics, softball, golf and swimming. TEstablished in 1916, it has evolved into one of South Africa’s most distinctive institutions of higher education. The Faculties University currently houses original ANC, PAC and Azapo liber­ There are four faculties: • African and Democracy Studies • ation archives. It also hosts an ethnological research museum. Management, Development and Commerce • Agricultural and The De Beers Centenary Art Gallery houses a collection of con­ Environmental Sciences and • Science. temporary South African black art. The UFH also supports a Entrance requirements Xhosa dictionary project, compiling a trilingual English- To qualify for admission at Fort Hare a students must hold a i Afrikaans-Xhosa dictionary. matriculation exemption, or an age exemption or a senate dis­ While the University is an i mportant centre o f learning for local cretionary exemption, in which case s/he will have to take some people, nearly 50% of students are from other South African course at foundation level. provinces and other countries. Staff have contacts tliroughout the world and in recent years have establish links with universities, research organizations and governments in man)' parts o f the world.

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informatics, design, engineering and management in addition to Cape Technikon a number of bachelor of education degrees. It also offers master’s and doctoral degrees in most fields of study offered at bachelor CAPETOWN. WESTERN CAPE degree level. A wide range of post-graduate courses are offered. The Cape Technikon employs over 800 permanent staff members. Admission requirements and fees STUDY SOUTH AFRICA Problem-solving research and Undergraduate: The minimum admission requirement for study ( at the Cape Technikon is a South African Senior Certificate with technological development five subjects, including English or equivalent qualification. All for­ eign students undergo an evaluation to determine language profi­ he Cape Technikon is a leading higher education institution ciency in English. Postgradua te: A national diploma or equivalent where outputs from research and development are aimed at qualification is required. International students are required to Tsatisfying commerce and industry through local partner­ submit an evaluation certificate signifying equivalency in respect ships and international exchange agreements. Cooperative educa­ of the national diploma offered by the Cape Technikon. An tion, the model used by Cape Technikon, prepares students for adjusted fee structure applies for international students. the job market and makes provision for part of their Training - known as experiential learning - to take place in practice, hi this Facilities, services and accommodation way, practical training integrates with the theoretical training. There are 33 sports clubs and 12 social clubs and societies cover­ The Cape Technikon and the Peninsula Technikon will merge ing a wide range o f interests. The library gives access to more than to become the Cape Peninsula University ofTechnology in 2005. four million books. A health service is available on campus for stu­ dents. International students qualify' for accommodation in any o f Brief history and location the Cape Teclinikon’s twelve residences. The Cape Technikon was first established in 1979 to provide higher education in technology. It has grown from an initial CAPE TECHNIKON enrolment of some 5 000 students to more than 17 000 in 2004. The Registrar Faculties, courses and teaching staff P O Box 652, Cape Town 8000 Republic of South Africa The six academic faculties are • Applied Sciences • The Built Tel +27 +21 460 3911 Fax +27 +21 460 3695 Environment and Design • Business Informatics • Education • International Office Engineering and • Management. These are divided into depart­ Tel +27 +21460 3397 ments. 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How to apply for a South African Study Permit

nternational students should apply for a Study Permit at the from the university or university of technology, you can make South African High Commission, Embassy, Consulate or your application for a Study Visa. New South African legislation ITrade Mission in their country of origin. aimed at streamlining your application came into effect in 2003. If there is no South African representative, prospective stu­ Information is available on: www.gov.za and also on dents must apply to the South African High commission, www.ieasa.nu.ac.za. You should contact the South African Embassy, Consulate or Trade Mission nearest to their home Embassy for frill details about applying for a Study Permit. country. It is imperative that students await the outcome of this Prospective international students are advised to submit application for a Study Permit in their own country of residence their Study Permit documentation as soon as possible. It nor­ or origin. mally takes at least six to eight weeks for applications to be Study permits are issued for a programme o f study at a spe­ processed. The institution (university or university of technolo­ cific institution. International students should obtain a new per­ gy) in South Africa cannot register a student until a valid Study mit only if they wish to change institutions. Permit has been produced. Passports with the valid study permit Once you have confinned your acceptan ce o f che formal offer must be presented to the host institution during registration.

Minimum general entrance requirements

Universities In terms of the current legislation and regulations, the mini­ mum general admission requirements for first degree studies at public South African universities are: a Senior Certificate with a Matriculation endorsement issued by the South African Certification Council; or a certificate o f complete or conditional exemption from the endorsement requirement issued by the Matriculation Board on behalf of the South African Universities

Vicc-Chancellois’ Association (SAUVCA). UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL Universities ofTechnology The minimum entrance qualification for a public university of technology (previously technikon) course is a National Senior Certificate or equivalent as approved by the Committee of Technikon Principals. However, certain courses require addi­ tional entrance qualifications or a specified minimum level of achievement within the general entrance qualification. Universities of technology are geared to respond to public demand for courses chat are needed and will devise short cours­ es specifically to meet such needs. Most universities of technolo­ gy in South Africa offer degree programmes in various fields of study which have replaced many of the previous Advanced Diploma programmes. The minimum study period for che BTech is four years although in most cases there are exit points at lower levels enabling students to enter a career at an earlier stage of cheir study lives. Universities ofTechnology should be contacted to establish for which courses a National Certificate (after one year) and a National Higher Certificate (after two years) are offered as lower exit levels. The National diploma (after three years) still remains a major exit point in the University ofTechnology qualification hierarchy.

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South Africa - the land and its people

outh Africa is a country where various cultures merge to cial sector and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is the world’s form a unique nation, proud of its heritage. South Africans 15th largest in terms of market capitalisation. Scome from many cultural traditions, but belong to one The legislative capital is Cape Town, the administrative cap­ nation. ital is Pretoria, and the biggest city is Johannesburg. The second- The country boasts some of the world's most breathtaking biggest city is Durban, a fast-growing port on the eastern coast, scenery, featuring an amazing display of bird and wildlife species and the supply route for most goods to the interior. A good rail, which include the well-known Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, road and airline system links all major centres. buffalo and rhino. This is one of earth’s great treasure troves. South Africa is South Africa is often called the cradle o f humankind, for this the world’s leading producer of gold (20% of the world total), is where archaeologists discovered 2.5-million-year-old fossils of and other minerals, while some of the most spectacular dia­ our earliest ancestors, as well as 100 000-year-old remains of monds come from South Africa. m odem man. South Africa offers the lowest industrial electricity rates in Today, this country is the powerhouse of Africa, the most the world. advanced, broad-based economy on the continent, with infra­ It is a big and beautiful country with a glorious climate. The structure to match any First-World nation. long coastline has glorious beaches with sub-tropical forests in The phones work, and they dial abroad while cellular phone the east and desert in the west. Inland, spectacular mountains users are ever-present and gl owing by around 9 000 every day. contrast with the open plains of the highveld, the vast Karoo Visa and Mastercards can be used almost everywhere and bank­ scrubland and Mediterranean-like Western Cape. ing can be done by ATM or online. There’s a sophisticated finan­ South Africa is a great place to study.

South Africa: position and climate The total land area of South Africa is slightly more than 1.2 mil­ mountain range. lion square kilometres, measuring some 1 600km from north to Though it has grasslands, savanna and forests, most of South south and approximately the same from east to west. Africa is thomveld and semi-desert. About 11% o f the land is [ 0

South Africa is famous for its sunshine. The climate is mild arable, the same as the world average. Agricultural potential varies j - warm to hot most of the year round with sporadic cold weath­ from highly productive in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga to er in winter months. Sunshine averages vary from 7.5 to 9.5 the arid regions of the Northern Cape and the North West. hours a day, depending on the season. Average annual rainfall is South Africa has the third-highest level o f biodiversity in the 464mm- against a world average of 857mm. Since much rain world and is the only country to contain an entire floral king­ evaporates and only a tenth reaches rivers, water is scarce. dom. Some 18 000 species of vascular plant (plants with vessels Inland, South Africa shares borders with Namibia, Botswana, for bearing sap) occur within the country’s boundaries, o f which Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho, yet by far its 80% occur nowhere else. biggest neighbour is the ocean - in fact two oceans which meet at It is also home to more mammal species than Europe and STUDY SOUTH AFRICA the south-western comer. Asia combined; there are over 900 species of birds, over 100 types Most of the country is situated on a high-lying plateau of snakes and some 5 000 species of spiders. The country’s 22 between these two very different oceans. The Indian Ocean on national parks and 200 or so provincial parks offer excellent the east is warmed by the Mozambique or Agulhas Current accommodation and some of the best game viewing in the world. which flows down from the tropics. The Adantic on the west coast is cooled by the icy Benguela Current which comes up from the Antarctic. These two currents have a major effect on the country's climate. South Africa: physical features, the plant and animal kingdom South Africa has two major physi­ cal features: an interior plateau which stretches north to the Sahara and a long coastal strip of nearly 3 000 kilometres. The boundary between the two is the Great Escarpment which varies in height from 1 500 metres in the Cape to over 3 000 metres in the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg STUDY SOUTH AFRICA F THEIR CHAIR5 WTTH THEIR DYNAMIC ROUTINE. DYNAMIC WTTH THEIR CHAIR5 THEIR WTTH THE HEAD O F SOUTH AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DELANI AGENCY, (LEFT), DEVELOPMENT KRUIPER AFRICA’S DAWID SAN, SOUTH F O KHOMANI HEAD THE F O WTTHTHE LEADER TRADITIONAL E TH TOP; ALSO MAKE UP THE POPULATION O F SOUTH AFRICA. SOUTH F O POPULATION THE UP MAKE ALSO and 2.5% are Indian/Asian. Just over half the population live in the livein cities. population the half over descent) Just white and Indian/Asian. Asian are 2.5% and African, mixed f o people for label local KWAMASHU OUTSIDE DURBAN (KWAZUUJ-NATAL PROVINCE) LEAPING OUT OF OUT LEAPING PROVINCE) IN HELD (KWAZUUJ-NATAL FESTIVAL DURBAN MUSIC OUTSIDE ACULTURAL F O KWAMASHU CROWD E TH HAD GROUP MASKANDA RIGHT: ENERGETIC, HIGH-KICKING DANCERS FROM THE IPHIINTOMBI THE FROM DANCERS HIGH-KICKING ENERGETIC, RIGHT: AROUND - BRACELET COLOURFUL A RAKHEE- A TIES GIRL YOUNG A IDDLE M Constitution. 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South African government and politics

ince 1994, South Africa has been engaged in dismantling apauheid social relations and creating a democratic society Sbased on equity, non-racialism and non-sexism. Government policies and programmes have focused on improv­ ing the quality of life of all people by meeting basic needs, build­ ing the economy, democratising the state and society, developing human resources and nation building. Until the remarkable transition of 1994, South Africa was internationally reviled for its harshly enforced apartheid policies. The country s success in rising above centuries o f racial hatred in favour of reconciliation has been internationally acknowledged as one of the major political achievements of the 20th century and has inspired similar peace attempts elsewhere in the world. Ten years into its new democracy and with its international isolation a thing of the past, South Africa plays an important international role, most notably on the African continent, where it has shown leadership in the formation of the new African Union. Several major world conferences have been held in South Africa in recent years, leinforcing the country's increased profile on the world stage. South Africa's constitution, acknowledged as one of the most progressive in the world, underlies the country's political and legal systems. Racism is outlawed and individual human rights are guaianteed in a far-reaching Bill of Rights. The sepa­ ration of legislative, judiciary and executive powers is protected by the Constitutional Court. The country is a vigorous multi­ party democracy with an independent judiciary and a free and diverse press. The constitution protects both citizens and visi­

tors. You may not be locked up for shouting out your legitimate SOUTH AFRICA IS A VIGOROUS MULTI-PARTY DEMOCRACY WITH AN INDE- opinions, but be careful about smoking cigarettes outside desig­ PENDENTJUDICIARY AND A FREE AND DIVERSE PRESS. HERE, THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION GIVES A PRESS CONFERENCE nated smoking zones! BEFORE SOUTH AFRICA’S THIRD DEMOCRATIC ELECTION HELD IN APRIL 2004. South Africa's electoral system allows for two ballots - one for the national parliament and the other for provincial parlia­ Provinces (upper house) with 10 delegates per province. There ments. General elections are held every five years. Local govern­ are nine provincial parliaments, each with 20-80 membera. STUDY SOUTH AFRICA ment elections are run separately. The national Parliament has a depending on population. Interestingly, South Africa has one of House of Assembly with 400 members and a National Council of the world's highest proportions of women in parliament.

South African food

outh African cuisine is world-renowned for its unusual vari­ ety, derived from the culinary traditions of its diverse popu­ Slation. Many restaurants specialise in some form of authen­ tic traditional food such as Cape Dutch, Malay, African, Indian, Chinese, French, Italian or Portugese, and there are also many restaurants serving Thai, Vietnamese and other cuisine. Of course the ubiquitous American fast food outers have sprung up in every city, town and suburb, but the best value for money are still the local dishes like bunny chow (curry in a half-loaf) or bobotie (curried mince with onions and eggs). Seafood such as crayfish from the Cape West Coast and prawns from Mozambique is always in plenriiid supply, but perhaps the most South African of foods is the braai, a barbecue with steaks, BUNNY CH O W IS A TR A D m O N A L INDIAN M EAL ENJOYED BY SOUTH chicken and boerewors (spicy sausage). To wash it all down, AFRICANS - AND VISITORS - WITH A TASTE FOR SPICY FOOD. THE INSIDE OF A LOAF OF BREAD IS REMOVED AND CURRY PLACED INSIDE THE BREAD. South African wines are among the best in the world, with wine THIS IS CALLED A BUNNY CHOW. THE CURRIES FOR A BUNNY CHOW tourism one of the country's major growth industries, and the INCLUDE LAMB AND MUTTON, CHICKEN, VEGETABLE AND BEAN. MANY RESTAURANTS HAVE TAKEN THE BASIC DISH AND TURNED TT INTO A local beers are proudly drunk at every opportunity. ■GOURMET MEAL STUDENT AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

An adventurous spirit

t is said that South Africa offers some of the best game view­ INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS ing in die world. The Kruger National Park, part of the Great ILimpopo Transfrontier Park, a vast conservation area that occupies part of the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces and stretches into Mozambique, is home to a greater diversity of life forms than any other conservation area in Africa. There are sev­ eral other parks where the 'Big Five' ■ as well as other large m am ­ mals such as cheetah, giraffe, zebra, hippos, crocodiles and a huge variety of antelope can also be seen. Game viewing is but one aspect of South African tourism. For those who are prepared to backpack and venture off the beaten track, South Africa offers an amazing variety of opportu­ nities. For those with lots of energy and a taste for adventure extraordinary experiences lie in wait. A search for ancient paintings in the hidden caves of the Drakensberg is one such adventure. KwaZulu-Natal’s uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site, is renowned for its spectacular escarpment where some 30 000 paint­ ings by San artists - many created thousands of years ago - adorn the walls of over 500 rock shelters. Hiking to these sites, one may encounter herds of antelope and zebra or troops of baboons amongst the elevated grasslands, while in the mountain gorges dramatic waterfalls and hidden streams flow through shadowy A MASTERPIECE CREATED BY SAND ARTISTS ON ONE OF CAPETOWN’S glades adorned with tree ferns and other exquisite plants. POPULAR BEACHES, CAMPS BAY. SOUTH AFRICA’S BEAUTIFUL BEACHES ARE Another adventure would be to join a community-hosted JU ST O N E O F T H E MANY H IGH UGH TS INTERN ATIONAL STUDENTS CAN EXPLORE IN TH EIR FREE TIM E. pony ride or hike down the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast, stopping off at estuaries and breathtaking waterfalls carved through the hillside and within a stone’s throw of the seashore. Francis and Jeffreys Bay are safe and often crowded, but there are For those who prefer wide open spaces, the road trip through literally hundreds of lesser-known breaks and secret spots. the arid Karoo to the Northern Cape’s Augrabies Falls is well Snorkelling and spearfishing enthusiasts will be drawn to the worth the effort. Here, 19 separate waterfalls cascade over a gran­ Wild Coast, where big gamefish and bags of crayfish are guaran­ ite plateau, dropping nearly 200 metres into a 40m deep pool teed, while scuba divers are more likely to head for the spectacu­ gouged out by the force of the water. Not far from here is the lar coral reefs off the Maputaland coast in the north-east of Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, part of the Kgalagadi KwaZulu-Natal, near the Mozambique border. Transfrontiei Park which continues into Botswana, and home of Maputaland, a remote region of pristine wilderness, estuaries the rare black-maned lion. and coastal lakes, including the Greater St Luda Wetland Park For the botamcally-minded, a hike through the Cape World Heritage Site and the Kosi Lake system, offers the true Peninsula National Park promises riches beyond compare. An experience of Africa at its most elemental and unspoilt. entire floral kingdom exists here, with more plant species within Local travel and adventure companies are geared to the needs its 22 000 hectares than in the British Isles or New Zealand. of students and backpackers, and wherever there is something South Africa has the rhird-highest level of biodiversity in the worth visiting there is likely to be some sort o f lodge nearby. M ost world and it seems to be at its most concentrated here, amongst of these lodges are linked by a special backpacker bus service. the hardy yet delicate ‘fynbos’ (fine bush) covering the moun­ There is really no excuse for not taking advantage of the tainous finger that points from the back of Cape Town’s Table myriad travel and adventure opportunities that South Africa has Moun tain to the tip o f what mariners call the Cape of Storms. to offer. For the more sophisticated traveller, adventure enough might be a leisurely drive through the vineyards of the Western Cape, Action and adventure opportunities where the fertile valleys, fringed with mountains and blessed with In South Africa, you can do almost anything from ostrich a winter-rainfall Mediterranean climate, are home to the world- riding to the world's highest bungee jump. There are excellent famous wine farms of Stellenbosch and che Wine Route. hiking trails, usually with accommodation. It's possible to Further up the Cape coast is the Garden Route, where a vari­ cycle through some o f the wildlife parks or enjoy safaris in ety of adventures await the intrepid traveller, like bungee-jump­ South Africa's national parks and reserves. Airborne pursuits ing off the Gourits River Bridge or taking a faiiy-Jike tour are highly popular: hang-gliding, ballooning and parachuting. through the heights of the Knysna forest suspended on a net­ Rafting and canoeing are popular and there is beautiful desert work of cables that traverse the forest canopy. The Garden Route wilderness to glide through on the Orange River in the far provides several spectacular coastal walks such as the legendary north of the country. Bird-watchers and flower sniffers love it Otter Trail, a five-day hike along breathtaking ocean cliffs and here: for diversity, colour and range o f species, it's hard to long beaches, through deep forests and across deep river mouths. beat. South Africa also has some of the best surfing in the For surfers, divers and anglers, the entire coastline presents world. opportunities for adventure. Famous surf breaks like Cape St TD OT AFRICA SOUTH STUDY #

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