Student protests are keeping many campuses around the country closed, despite last week's government announcement that there'll be no hike in fees next year

**President Jacob Zuma says the government is now seriously considering reviewing the autonomy of universities, as student protests to demand free tuition continue.

**A search and rescue operation is taking place off the West Coast of Canada where a tour boat on a whale-watching trip has sunk.

**This year's final matric exams officially begin today, with over 560-thousand Grade 12 learners writing English Paper One at nine O'clock this morning. SUDISHA