Blade Nzimande, Higher education minister approves full opening of Universities and compulsory 10 days quarantine for foreign students

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Blade Nzimande says universities can welcome 100% of their students, and international students can be quarantined 10 days after returning to South Africa

This follows the recent announcement by President Cyril Ramafosa of South Africa entering level 1.

Here are five key pointers in moving forward with your degree program.

All university students can return on October 1 2020

International students may return but must produce results of a Covid-19 test showing they are negative or go into quarantine.

All universities will complete the academic year before March 2021.

Matric results announced in February 2021.

The new academic year begins from March to April 2021.