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Sasco meets with ANC and some ministers to find solutions to the student protests

The South African Students Congress (Sasco) says it has been meeting with leaders of the governing African National Congress (ANC) and some government ministers to try and find an amicable solution to the ongoing student protests. Students have been calling for free higher education. They also want students to be allowed to register even if they have historical debt. Sasco Treasurer-General Thabile Dlamini says they feel the ANC is not […]

16 March 2021

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UCT lifts registration fee block for students with 2020 historic debt

The University of Cape Town Council has approved a proposal by the executive for all students with historic debt to be allowed to register in 2021. Council also resolved that UCT will make every effort to support students in the process of servicing their debt. R30 million has been made available to support criterion-based debt appeals for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. UCT spokesperson Elijah Moholola says the council has […]

15 March 2021

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Meaures in place to allow students with historic debt to register – UCT

The University of Cape Town (UCT) said that it had put measures in place to allow eligible students with historic debt to register. Protesting UCT students on Friday occupied the Kramer Building, which is where student financial aid is managed. They also marched to Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng’s official residence on campus. Co-chair of the University Residence Council Mila Zibi: "We must demand free education now, it must be realised in […]

13 March 2021

HISTORIC DEBT

Sasco meets with ANC and some ministers to find solutions to the student protests

UCT lifts registration fee block for students with 2020 historic debt

Meaures in place to allow students with historic debt to register – UCT

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