The Academic Citizen

Dr Prishani Naidoo joins The Academic Citizen to discuss the politics of protest action within the context of university campuses in South Africa. The conversation centres around the university as a microcosm of society and the legitimacy of violent and non-violent forms of protest. We also gain insight into students' perspectives on protest action and how it impacts their experiences at university. Photo by Tony Carr

Resources, competition, quality: these are some of the concerns behind the increasing capitalisation within societies, not only in South Africa, but throughout the world. Join Professor Salim Vally and The Academic Citizen as we delve into the problems of the marketisation of higher education.

For more on Salim's views, visit: http://theacademiccitizen.org/2016/05/11/5-the-marketisation-of-higher-education

Photo by John Walker

Professor Shireen Hassim joins The Academic Citizen to discuss various issues relating to university governance - including accountability, resource allocation and quality assurance - within the context of South Africa. The Academic Citizen also gains some insight into the perception of university management from the perspective of students.  Photo: Life in General

The #FeesMustFall movement has ushered calls for transformation

within higher education in South Africa, with fee-free education at

the forefront. Dick Forslund explains why and how fee-free

education can be made possible. The Academic Citizen also gathers

some student voices on how they are impacted by fees.

For more on Dick's views, visit: https://theacademiccitizen.org/2016/04/27/3-is-fee-free-education-possible/

Photo by Mike Hutchings

The #FeesMustFall movement that emerged in October 2015 has changed the face of student participation within spaces of higher education, with protests breaking out at major universities all over South Africa. Join The Academic Citizen as we explore Shibu Motimele's view on why Fees Must Fall.

Photo: Paul Saad

Let's explore the historical background to fees-payable higher education in South Africa. We talk to Leigh-Ann Naidoo about the distribution of resources during Apartheid, and hear from some students about their parents' experiences. At the basis of this issue is this right to education for all, which is enshrined in the Constitution.