Three of South Africa’s best-known private colleges could soon lose their registration. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has issued a notice of intent to deregister Damelin, City Varsity and ICESA City Campus after what the department describes as years of regulatory non-compliance. The decision follows submissions from the institutions and, according to officials, is aimed at protecting students and the credibility of the higher education system. Phemelo speaks to Dr Shaheeda Essack, Director for Registration of Private Higher Education Institutions, on what this means for students and the sector. Kayafm