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The Stellenbosch University campus in the Western Cape.
Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape says it has received a high number of applications including those for student accommodation.
The institution has stressed that accommodation is not included in what it offers students.
It says students are responsible for securing and paying for their own accommodation.
Capricorn TVET College
Meanwhile, the Capricorn TVET College in Limpopo says it has registered more than 3 300 first-year students on its four campuses.
The college received more than 55 000 applications. The institution has campuses in Polokwane, Seshego and Senwabarwana.
The registration of first-year students started last week after the announcement of matric results.
The college’s spokesperson Madire Mashabela says they are now finalising the registration of returning students.
“As the college, currently, we have managed to register 3 378 students within all our campuses namely Ramokgopa, Polokwane, Seshego and Senwabarwana campus. So, we hope and believe that on Monday, we’ll be commencing with teaching and learning activities as now we are busy with registration of returning students.”
Inefficiency and inequality in higher education
Researcher at Section 27, Matshidiso Lencoasa, says despite significant government investment, inefficiency and inequality continue to characterise higher education.
“There are many ways to look at the issues when it comes to accessing higher education in general, especially in this context of a constrained economic climate. It’s also quite timely because it’s nearly 10 years since the #FeesMustFall protests that rocked the nation and they were around financial exclusion which is that learners are capable and should be admitted and should have the opportunity to advance and build their future and be able to participate in the economy. But unfortunately, their financial background, which they have little control over, has become a barrier.”
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