Point of View with Phemelo Motene

17 Feb Wits SRC on hunger strike over student admissions

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Wits University's management says it is working with students to make sure that all those who qualify to continue their studies are registered. The institution was responding to the ongoing student hunger strike that started several days ago. Many of the protesting students are facing financial exclusion due to historical debt. The university explained that it was currently assisting qualifying students to access funding opportunities. The university said it had managed to get 95% of its students registered. Phemelo speaks to Wits University Spokesperson, Shirona Patel.
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