Protests over accommodation shortfalls have taken place at the University of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Nelson Mandela University
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Recently, several universities have imposed exorbitant registration fees, placing financial strain on students, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds and the “missing middle” — students who do not qualify for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme but cannot afford tuition.
If the latter is the case, a pressing question arises — is it time for a renewed Fees Must Fall movement — Fees Must Fall 2.0? It is imperative for students across the country to unite and demand their constitutional right to free, equal and quality education. Protests at institutions such as Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Nelson Mandela University reflect deep frustrations over the dysfunctional NSFAS accommodation system and a severe shortage of housing for students.residence applications but has only 16,000 beds, resulting in hundreds of students being left without accommodation. The university has prioritised students with valid registrations and NSFAS funding, yet a significant number remain without housing.
At CPUT, hundreds of students have been left stranded, with many sleeping outside the District Six Campus since early February 2025. The echoes of the original Fees Must Fall movement are becoming louder, with students demanding answers from both the government and institutions. The increasing financial burden on students, coupled with rising unemployment and systemic corruption, demands urgent action.
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