Usaf
Usaf: Call by SAUS to review tuition fees not feasible
CEO Ahmed Bawa said reducing tuition fees would affect the ability of universities to pay staff, which will be disastrous for the sector.
Officials held a meeting earlier this week aimed at coming up with a strategy to better manage the 2018 registration process.
Higher Education Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize says that the government's policy on free education is not meant to interfere with the autonomy of universities.
This year, the EFF has called on all academically deserving students to arrive at their university of choice to be enrolled, even if they haven't formally applied for a spot.
Higher Education Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize has discouraged prospective students to turn up at universities.
The national body's Professor Ahmed Bawa says there is a plan in place for students who need assistance.
Higher Education and Training Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize says the department has been working on a smooth registration period for months to ensure students are assisted.
Over the weekend, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema encouraged people to report to the universities of their choice.
USAf says it's worried that should Zuma's plan to provide free education to certain group's fail it will have disastrous implications on the entire higher education system.
The proposal is apparently driven by Morris Masutha who is reportedly engaged to one of Zuma's daughters.
Universities South Africa (USAf) says that several institutions have already started discussions about budget increases for next year.