Student Debt
latest news & developments
Unisa mobilises support to free students from historical debt
More than 6,000 Unisa students who have completed their studies remain unable to graduate due to outstanding fees. The university is rallying alumni, businesses, and donors to…
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
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
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
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
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
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