Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande, says covid-19 protocols at Universities have been updated to ensure the safety of students and staff in the new academic year. He yesterday said that around 16 of the country's Universities are still in the process of finalizing their 2020 academic year, announcing that Universities will commence their 2021 academic year in late March/early April this year. - Smile 90.4FM

Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande, says covid-19 protocols at Universities have been updated to ensure the safety of students and staff in the new academic year. He yesterday said that around 16 of the country’s Universities are still in the process of finalizing their 2020 academic year, announcing that Universities will commence their 2021 academic year in late March/early April this year.

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19 January 2021

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