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When “Private College” Becomes “Private University”: Why Advtech’s Push Matters

For years, South Africa’s private higher-education sector has lived with an awkward contradiction. Many private institutions have offered accredited...

April 09, 2026

A 10,500-Student Mega-Campus: What Advtech’s Expansion Signals For The Future Of Higher Education In South Africa

South Africa’s higher-education landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transfor...

March 10, 2026

South Africa’s 2026 Budget: What It Means For Higher Education And Skills Development

South Africa’s 2026 Budget Speech arrives at a time when government must balance fiscal discipline with the urgent need to address unemployment...

March 5, 2026

What SONA 2026 Means for higher education and young south africans

During the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa placed renewed emphasis on education as a...

February 17, 2026

High Application Numbers but Limited Spots: what it means for bursary managers and students

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has recorded a record-breaking surge in applications for the 2026 academic year, with more than 450 000 ...

January 27, 2026

Matric 2025 results: Why These Numbers Tell a Deeper Story About South Africa’s Future

South Africa’s Class of 2025 has made history. With a national pass rate of 88%, the highest ever recorded, the country celebrates not only ...

January 13, 2026

Welcome Back to a New Year of Opportunity

Welcome back to the Excel@Uni community, and a warm welcome to 2026. We hope the festive period provided time to rest, reflect...

January 6, 2026

A Decade After Fees Must Fall: The Funding Crisis Still Plagues Higher-Education Students

In October 2015, students across South Africa marched, occupied campus grounds and gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria demanding...

November 7, 2025

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Excel@Uni’s Full-Circle Moment at the SAB FOUNDATION AWARDS

Lungelo Gumede, co-founder and CEO of Excel@Uni, recently stood on stage as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2025 SAB Foundation...

October 22, 2025

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