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Wits sets the record straight: International staff account for only 9% of workforce

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has firmly pushed back against viral social media claims alleging that up to 98% of its staff are foreign nationals. Dismissing the figures as outright fake news, the institution confirmed that international employees make up just 9% of its total workforce. The response follows intense online commentary surrounding university […]

Minister addresses growing debate over foreign academics in higher education

The employment of foreign academics at South African universities has become a topic of growing public and political debate, with concerns being raised about job opportunities for local professionals, compliance with immigration laws, and the broader impact of internationalisation in higher education. Also see: Minister of Higher Education announces the deregistration of four private colleges […]

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Wits sets the record straight: International staff account for only 9% of workforce

Minister addresses growing debate over foreign academics in higher education

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