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SA’s got your back! Public spirit and crowdfunding help students to pay for studies

Maverick Citizen

SA’s got your back! Public spirit and crowdfunding help students to pay for studies

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Vice-Chancellors: 'Funding of public higher education institutions is in crisis mode'

South Africa

Vice-Chancellors: 'Funding of public higher education institutions is in crisis mode'

By Sizwe Mabizela and Thandwa Mthembu

Budget boost brings some relief to student aid scheme, but varsities’ problems pile up

South Africa

Budget boost brings some relief to student aid scheme, but varsities’ problems pile up

By Victoria O’Regan

Funding flaws and dreams deferred at South Africa’s universities: We need a long-term solution

South Africa

Funding flaws and dreams deferred at South Africa’s universities: We need a long-term solution

By Shireen Motala

Annual student fee protests are like a soapie, says Education Minister Nzimande

South Africa

Annual student fee protests are like a soapie, says Education Minister Nzimande

By Suné Payne

Blade Nzimande ‘aware NSFAS funding delays causing anxiety’ among first-year varsity students

South Africa

Blade Nzimande ‘aware NSFAS funding delays causing anxiety’ among first-year varsity students

By Sandisiwe Shoba

Unprecedented number of students at risk of financial exclusion, says Wits SRC

South Africa

Unprecedented number of students at risk of financial exclusion, says Wits SRC

By Sandisiwe Shoba

University fee hikes a gremlin for students in the ‘missing middle’

South Africa

University fee hikes a gremlin for students in the ‘missing middle’

By Sandisiwe Shoba

Mashaba launches affordable housing — but not for foreigners

South Africa

Mashaba launches affordable housing — but not for foreigners

By Bheki C. Simelane