ouncil has noted that student fee debt is a national problem. Earlier this month, the minister of higher education, science, and technology, Blade Nzimande, reported that R16.5bn was owed by students to public universities in SA,” Ngonyama said.“At the same time, we provide financial support every year to about 50% of our undergraduate students and about 35% of our postgraduate students. For the 2021 academic year, this financial support amounted to approximately R1.7bn.
The proposals would be brought to council for consideration in time for implementation for the 2023 academic year. “The Students’ Representative Council will be invited to take part in a joint working group with university management, to ensure that students who will benefit from the additional fee block concessions for 2022 can complete their registrations as rapidly as possible, so that their academic progress is not compromised.
“As members of council we further reiterate that we are confident that this additional support to UCT students will make a significant and material contribution to their ability to realise their potential at UCT,” Ngonyama said.
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