The varsity research subsidy game is up — the education department must not back down
The higher education minister’s latest communique takes aim at hyper-publication, predatory journals and rent-an-affiliation deals. Some universities seem rattled. His department must stand firm.
By Sioux McKennaSouth Africa
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The higher education minister’s latest communique takes aim at hyper-publication, predatory journals and rent-an-affiliation deals. Some universities seem rattled. His department must stand firm.
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- 24 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 6, 2026
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- Sioux McKenna
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- Daily Maverick