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Empowering Education Through Dynamic Media Solutions

HIGHER EDUCATION MEDIA SERVICES

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Who We Are

Empowering learning through knowledge, stories, and media.

At Higher Educational Media Services (HEMS), we connect students, educators, and institutions through dynamic digital platforms. We spotlight developments in education, champion youth and gender equity, and spark dialogue around innovation, democracy, lifestyle, and more.

President fires HE minister, sector welcomes new appointment

Buti Manamela, South Africa’s new minister of higher education and training, Image: South African Government

South African research funds ‘at risk’ over Gaza stance

Protest in Durban in 2014. A number of South African universities may face research funding cuts after cutting ties with Israeli institutions.

New national commission needed to probe state of HE – Expert

Nompendulo Mkhatshwa, the outgoing chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation.

Make teachers the heartbeat of efforts to transform education

I Can Academy in Parkwood, Cape Town, dedicated teacher, Alletta Frans, reads to an eager group of children during a lesson (picture above).

As a child Khensani dreamed of being an astronaut but now she is flying high in banking space

As a young girl from a rural village in Eswatini, she wanted to boldly go “where no man has gone before”.

Time for the Youth to Rediscover Their Militancy and Voices

On June 16, 1976 students in Soweto took the streets to protest against Bantu education and the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in their schools.

How to ensure a sustainable student funding scheme

The higher education sector is at a critical crossroads as it adapts to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

A Transformative Milestone: Celebrating Women’s Month with the Tenth Female Vice-Chancellor in South Africa

For many years, the average number of female vice-chancellors in South Africa remained at six.

Fixing Higher Education Rot: Tough Road Ahead for Buti Manamela

New Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela on a site visit to the Central Applications Clearing House (CACH) call centre in Durban.

Funding for vital research increased

The gross domestic expenditure on research and development (Gerd) in South Africa has gone up in real terms for the first time in four years...

A Transformative Milestone: Celebrating Women’s Month with the Tenth Female Vice-Chancellor in South Africa

Protest in Durban in 2014. A number of South African universities may face research funding cuts after cutting ties with Israeli institutions.

Strengthening voice of African science through collaboration on global stage is imperative

University of Pretoria Director of the Future Africa Campus, Dr Heide Hackmann urges the establishment of an African Science Leaders' Forum

Spinning an F1 dream, but is debt-ridden South Africa’s F1 race bid a pipe dream?

Edwin Naidu

AutoTrader CEO on China’s rise, EVs, and what’s next for South Africa’s auto market

AutoTrader CEO George Mienie opens up about South Africa’s fast-evolving motoring world

The Volkswagen Taigo (R-Line) redefines the urban driving style

Edgier and youthful: Striking in deep black pearlescent, it looks impressive, the Volkswagen Taigo R-Line should appeal for the young and up-and-coming professionals.