– Wits University
Christmas came early for almost 800 talented Wits students who had their student debt cleared this week, amounting to R63 million collectively.
These are academically excellent students (undergraduate and postgraduate) who have passed with an average of 65% or higher, many of whom fall into the missing middle category, and who do not have the means to pay their fees in full. Of the 800 students, 336 will be able to graduate now that their fees have been paid, whilst the remaining students will be able to register for the 2025 academic year.
A fourth year Wits medical student, who wishes to remain anonymous says: “I have been able to register successfully this year, thanks…