South Africa’s Funding of Higher Education: The Case of the University of Limpopo

By Lucky Mkansi. LIMPOPO, South Africa —“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” said Nelson Mandela in a 2003 speech. Human capital investment has been a major priority for the democratic government of South Africa. The country aims to ensure that the black population, which was economically disadvantaged by the apartheid system, becomes economically savvy, skillful and employable, like the rest of the country’s populace. To achieve this, the South African government has launched efforts such as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. More...