Protesting students at Wits have again brought to light the issue of funding for higher education. They went on the rampage this week protesting against what they call financial exclusion of poor students. Government on the other hand announced an additional funding for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to address the funding shortfall for the 2021 academic year. Let’s get a perspective now from parliament as we welcome…

Guest: Mohlopi Mapulane - Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology