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Student Grievances at Institutions of Higher Education and Training in Post-Apartheid South Africa: A Case Study of the Fees Must Fall Movement at the University of Fort Hare in East London.
(University if Fort Hare, 2018-04) Fazzie, Zandile. Y
This study investigates student grievances at institutions of higher education and training in post-apartheid South Africa, using as a case study the Fees Must Fall movement at the University of Fort Hare in East London. The key challenge which was found in this study is the fact that South African tertiary institutions are not accessible and affordable to everyone because they are expensive and generally demand a lot of financial input. The Fees Must Fall movement hence encompasses a whole variety of socio-political and economic issues and is not based solely on the issue of fees. This study adopted the qualitative research paradigm approach to gather data through interviews and observations. The study revealed that tertiary institutions are underfunded and not in a position to effectively cater for students' needs. The study recommends the strengthening or formation of a partnership between the University of Fort Hare and businesses in order to form a mutually beneficial relationship that will see the University of Fort Hare getting funding and the businesses getting skilled labour.