Author

  • Halalisani Victor Mlambo

    • University of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
    • South Africa

  • Mduduzi Hlongwa

    • University of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
    • South Africa

  • Mandla Mubecua

    • University of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
    • South Africa

Abstract

The provision of free-higher education is one of the most debated issues in South Africa today. The issue of free-higher education has drawn many commentators from sectors such as the media, business and within the political dominions. The main argument is where will the money to fund free-higher education will come from, whether the provision of free-higher education in South Africa is a proper concept or just a parable and also the terms of reference with regards to the provision of free-higher education in the country. By strictly examining the available and relevant literature on the concept of free-higher education in South Africa, the study was able to comprehensively understand the dynamics, implications and probability of providing free-higher education. Infrastructure challenges and economic growth are undoubtedly the major factors hindering the country from providing free-higher education, and unfortunately, with the government already forging ahead with implementing free-higher education without a proper and extensive feasibility study, the hasty implementation of free-higher education will have devastating implications for growth and service delivery in the country.

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Mlambo, H. V., Hlongwa, M., & Mubecua, M. (2018). The Provision of Free Higher Education in South Africa: A Proper Concept or a Parable? Journal of Education and Vocational Research, 8(4), 51-61. https://doi.org/10.22610/jevr.v8i4.2160

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2018-04-16

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