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Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Blade Nzimande made the announcement on Thursday.
This follows the student protests against financial exclusion at the University of Witwatersrand.
Blade Nzimande revealed that extra funding will be made available for first-year students applying for NSFAS. Image: Waldo Swiegers/BloombergSource: Getty Images
The government, however, said the funds are not a result of the protests outside the university.
Previously,Briefly.co.zareported thatNzimande said former president Jacob Zuma hurt NSFAS by announcing free education for poorer students.
The commission found the country had no ability to fund free higher education.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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