Two universities go for 8% hike
Wits and Stellenbosch announce maximum increase
07 December 2016 - 05:58
Staff costs and insourcing are driving universities to institute a maximum 8% fee hike in 2017 to plug widening deficits fuelled by falling state subsidies. The University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Stellenbosch have both announced that they would implement the 8% fee increase in 2017, pitting themselves against an angry student body calling for free education. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, the University of Cape Town and the University of KwaZulu-Natal are set to make their fee announcements later this week.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.