Student leaders respond to Pravin Gordhan's mid-term budget
2,135 views · Published 26 October 2016 · 19:40 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: CNBC Africa · 2016 · News & Politics
It's been a year since South African students highlighted their concerns to the government about accessibility, affordability and transformation in South Africa's higher education sector. As student leaders increased their demands for free education, we've see an increase in violence, university unrest and rejection of any solution that does not mention the word "free education". Did the medium term budget today point to a satisfactory resolution? Joining CNBC Africa is Mzwanele Ntswanti, SRC: Projects, Media and Campaigns at Wits University and Thuto Nthulenyane, SRC - SG (TUT).
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