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Nzimande reiterates commitment to finding solution to fee crisis
He says the government has short, medium & long term plans to address issues at tertiary institutions.
CAPE TOWN - Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has reiterated a commitment to finding a long-term solution to the university crisis.
Nzimande made the comments during a briefing in Parliament today.
Nzimande has told the National Assembly, government has short, medium and long term plans to address issues at tertiary institutions.
#BladeNzimande: our approach to assist the poor student & those of missing middle has received a lot of support. NM
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) October 25, 2016
He's detailed government will foot the bill for the registration fees of poor students and those from the so-called missing middle.
Nzimande adds students funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme with historic debt, will also be allowed to register next year.
#Fees2017 Higher Education Minister Blade #Nzimande says NSFAS quelifying students will not be required to pay registration fees. XK
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) October 25, 2016
Opposition parties in Parliament however have called for more decisive actions on the part of political leaders, in addition to the fee concessions.
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