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SAUS says more universities are expected to join in the protests.
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Blade Nzimande issued a plea to students to speak to university management.
The mass student protest is expected to continue on Tuesday, this as no resolution has been found to meet the demands of The South African Union of Students (SAUS). On Monday students took to the street to make good on their promise to bring the country s 26 universities to a standstill.
SAUS Secretary-General Lwandile Mstolo told News24 no effort had been made from the Department of Higher Education to meet their demands:
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Msindisi Fengu Share University students are being left behind this year due to funding challenges at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. Picture: Getty Images
Some universities are reportedly still owed millions by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) for the 2020 academic year.
This comes as most universities, especially historically disadvantaged institutions, whose 2020 academic year had been extended until the end of this month, must deal with newcomers who depend on Nsfas funding.
This has implications for the financial viability of institutions and for students, whose qualifications are only released once their bills have been settled.
Nsfas remains a common cause for despair across the higher education sector.