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South Africa's Zuma freezes 2016 university fees

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South Africa's President Jacob Zuma ruled out fee increases for universities next year following a week of nationwide protests by students that culminated in a mass gathering outside the main government offices on Friday.

 

Universities had proposed fee hikes of up to 11.5 percent next year, arguing they need higher fees to keep up standards.

 

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