SA Minister Nzimande dismisses reports that he intends to increase university fees

SA’s Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, says he has become aware of false reports that he intends to increase university fees for this academic year. He has proposed that South Africa’s 26 universities increase tuition and residence fees by 4.5-percent and 6.5-percent respectively. The department’s spokesperson, Veli Mbele, says the minister plays absolutely no role in determining the fees of universities as this lies with the University Councils, but gives guidance.