A lesson in giving: academics dig deep to keep students afloat
23 April 2020 - 10:00
By Prega Govender
Image: Supplied Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, vice-chancellor of UJ, has pledged 33% of his salary to the Covid-19 Solidarity Fund, saying personal sacrifices were needed.
A university vice-chancellor is giving away almost 40% of his pay to students struggling in lockdown.
But he's among many top minds in SA who want to give up large chunks of their salaries.
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