On 29 October 2024, the Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (DASO) at Nelson Mandela University will host the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, the DA’s Dr Mimmy Gondwe MP, for a discussion on issues affecting the daily lives of students.
Dr Gondwe will be joined by the DA EC Provincial Chairperson, Yusuf Cassim MPL, DASO West Constituency Leader, Baxolile Nodada MP, DASO East Constituency Leader, Kabelo Mogatosi MPL, DASO Federal Chairperson Lenard Malesa, and DASO’s newly elected NMU SRC President, Lathitha Mbuzwana.
One of the key topics for discussion will be the financial uncertainty faced by students due to potential defunding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
The discussion will take place in the Senate Hall on NMU’s North Campus, following Dr Gondwe’s visit to East Cape Midlands TVET College in Kariega, which is part of her duties as Deputy Minister of Higher Education.
Event Details:
- Date: 29 October 2024
- Time: 14:00
- Venue: Senate Hall, North Campus, University Way, Summerstrand, Gqeberha.
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