Striking universities: Should you still pay for your child to attend?
Almost every year, we hear of universities going on strike. While students lose out on getting their education, parents also run the risk of paying thousands for education that may be disrupted.
Listen as Damon speaks to Alan Khan, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), to get his thoughts on the topic, then read more below:
Year in, year out, we hear of universities in South Africa going on strike for wages or the rising costs of fees. While the law makes it legal for strikes to take place, have you ever stopped and thought about the effect on those parents that pay for their children to attend lectures?
Newswatch recently reported that DUT is set to release a new 2018 academic calendar after striking management and staff downed tools following an impasse over a better salary.
Security is on high alert at the campuses as workers continue to strike six weeks on. This has had a major effect on the 21,000 students who now sit at home until the new academic calendar can been confirmed and timetable released.
Read: DUT academic year pushed back again
While I am all for making your voice heard and standing up for your rights, I cannot help but think about all those young adults who sit at home, patiently waiting to start the academic year.
Not only do the strikes affect the students, but also cause a significant impact on the parents who have allocated their hard-earned money to pay fees for their children to study.
Parents in KZN - do you think that it is honestly worth paying fees for your child to attend tertiary institutions when there are so many strikes that occur? Share your comments below: