EDITORIAL | The tragedy of denied dreams: the admission crisis at SA’s public universities
It’s time for the doors to swing open for the country’s deserving students despite unaddressed space constraints
28 January 2024 - 19:34
In a country where education is hailed as the beacon of hope and the gateway to a brighter future, the 2024 intake of students at public universities in South Africa is an unfolding tale of shattered dreams and unfulfilled potential for many of the Class of 2023...
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