South Africa will set aside 2.3 billion rand ($154.32 million) to fund a shortfall resulting from its decision to freeze tuition fees at universities next year, the Presidency said on Tuesday.
Country puts aside $154 million for university fee freeze
In October hundreds of students across the country protested against the fee increases. A march to President Jacob Zuma's offices descended into violence, before Zuma capitulated to demands to freeze hikes in tuition fees.
Students protest over planned increases in tuition fees in Stellenbosch, October 23, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
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The government said the money would go towards addressing a 4.6 billion rand shortfall in a national student funding scheme.
In October hundreds of students across the country protested against the fee increases. A march to President Jacob Zuma's offices descended into violence, before Zuma capitulated to demands to freeze hikes in tuition fees.
($1 = 14.9045 rand)
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