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In South Africa an obvious need for the clarification of problems concerning academic standards and quality assurance has been identified. Some of the reasons for the differences in this regard between developing and established universities in South Africa are explained with reference to the causes thereof, namely a fragmented system of education, disparities in student enrolment and staffing and the lack of a culture of learning. Areas that require special attention to set the scene for quality assurance to be successfully implemented are identified and, based on research, proposals are made for quality assurance mechanisms for South African universities.
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Strydom, A.H., Noruwana, J. Academic standards in South African universities and proposals for quality assurance. High Educ 25, 379–393 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01383842
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