Prof Andrew Crouch says they received 37 000 applications in 2023 but could only accommodate 2 000.
The Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley in the Northern Cape has given many young people from the fringes of society a lifeline to access higher education. It is a beacon for students from all over the country.Olebogeng Modise from Kimberley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in April. Despite not having a permanent job yet, he believes his life will improve:
“If the university didn’t exist about 6 000 students wouldn’t have had the opportunity for higher education. We have produced over two thousand graduates in ten years. They are now actively contributing towards the economic well-being of the province and are making an impact on their families. The vision is for this to continue. We are producing human capital, not only for the province but also for the country.
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