President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is developing a new funding model to help “missing middle” students who do not qualify for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding. but still cannot afford higher education. This as student debt at universities continues to rise.
Ramaphosa was responding to a question from ANC Member of Parliament (MP) Gaolatlhe David Kgabo in the National Assembly on Thursday on whether government would consider introducing innovative debt relief measures for students, similar to interventions previously implemented in sectors such as energy and municipalities.
Kgabo asked whether government would introduce measures to address student debt, which he said continues to perpetuate poverty and…