The Presidency, Pretoria, 1 November 2015
Update on Higher Education Funding and Transformation
Government, working with universities, is exploring various options to meet
the commitment made by President Jacob Zuma of a zero percent increase in
university fees in 2016.
Each university will be engaged to ensure that practical effect is given to
the letter and spirit of the agreement. The agreement was reached during the
meeting between Government, university vice-chancellors, council
chairpersons and student leaders on 23 October 2015 at the Union Buildings
in Pretoria.
An announcement will be made once the consultation processes have been
concluded.
The President also announced last month that further engagement would take
place on matters beyond fees, relating to among others transformation, free
education, institutional autonomy and living conditions of students on
campuses.
President Zuma is currently exploring the establishment of a formal
commission of inquiry to look into the matter. He said due regard would be
given to existing studies that have been undertaken in the field of
transformation of higher education, including broadening access for students
from poor households.
An announcement on the commission will be made in due course.
Issued by:
The Presidency, Pretoria
Enquiries:
Bongani Majola on 082 339 1993 or [email protected]
www.thepresidency.gov.za
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