The proposed tuition and residence fee increase by South African Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has sparked opposition from the South African Union of Students (SAUS) and allegations of corruption against Nzimande. The proposed hike, coupled with a decrease in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) budget, may reduce the number of financially assisted students. Calls for Nzimande’s resignation are increasing, and the future of higher education in South Africa is in jeopardy. The crisis highlights the need for transparent educational policies and tackling corruption.
