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student debt

Wits University agrees to mediation with student representatives
Education
/ 15 March 2023

Wits University agrees to mediation with student representatives

Despite negotiations, six protesting students remain suspended from the university for damage to property and infringing on others’ right to learn and work

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Give the youth the budget they deserve so they can prosper and grow
Opinion
/ 26 October 2022

Give the youth the budget they deserve so they can prosper and grow

Funding, collaboration and innovation can improve the skills and prospects of young South Africans

By Asanda Luwaca and Waseem Carrim
University funding crisis: Economy crumbling under weighty student debt
National
/ 2 September 2022

University funding crisis: Economy crumbling under weighty student debt

Student debt is growing quickly and, if something doesn’t change, it could jeopardise the country’s already struggling economy

By Sarah Smit
How student debt will aid in the downward slide of South Africa
Opinion
/ 1 September 2022

How student debt will aid in the downward slide of South Africa

Student debt does not only affect the student and the university but has far-reaching consequences for all of us and the economy

By Editorial
Debt drives students to despair
Education
/ 3 April 2021

Debt drives students to despair

Thousands of students, who owe billions of rands in outstanding fees to universities, can’t get their qualification certificates and so can’t get jobs

By Bongekile Macupe
Young people need a bailout: Cancel student debt held by national banks
Education
/ 8 May 2020

Young people need a bailout: Cancel student debt held by national banks

A more equitable and fair society, able to conquer the effects of pandemics, starts with debt-free education and skills development

By Luke Cadden

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