6,000 KZN students to have their debt cleared

DURBAN - Students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds in KwaZulu-Natal will get a reprieve from paying their student fees.

Over 6,000 students in the province will have their debt cleared through a partnership between government and the Moses Kotane Institute.

Student debt stands at over R16-billion and KwaZulu-Natal economic development MEC, Siboniso Duma, saysthe move will help graduates battling to find employment because of their debt.

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The Mosea Kotane Institute says the initiative will help students build their skills.

MUT says the funds will bring much-needed relief to poor students.

Those who are funded by NSFAS won't qualify for the initiative, but students who aren't are encouraged to apply.

* eNCA’s Lethiwe Mdluli reports.