South Africa’s economic challenges and the high number of students from poor and working class families call for a funding model that doesn’t create an affordability crisis for students and the state.
Those demanding free higher education don’t realise this would be a regressive policy.
Reuters/Mike Hutchings
South African universities are under enormous financial pressure. They also face a fresh round of student protests ahead of a decision on next year’s fees. Hard choices need to be made.
Students have been emboldened and won’t give up their demand for free education.
Nic Bothma/EPA
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