Submit this form with all required details to Thusanani Foundation via email at masutham@thusananifoudnation.org or fax at +27 11 438 5719. You can also mail it to P.O. Box 4635, Randburg, 2125, South Africa. Ensure that all sections are accurately completed before submission.

No specific important dates are identified for this document in 2024 and 2025.

The purpose of this form is to present Thusanani Foundation's perspective and recommendations to the 'Fees Commission' regarding the current state of higher education funding in South Africa. It aims to address the socio-economic crisis caused by the commodification of education and propose sustainable solutions based on redistributive justice and social mobility. The document seeks to ensure equitable access to higher education for low-income students and to support socio-political stability and national security. By providing thoughtful recommendations and alternative funding sources, it hopes to tackle inherent inequalities and foster a fairer, more inclusive educational landscape. The document outlines the critical role of higher education as a public and cultural good, advocating for collective social mobility and long-term benefits for South Africa.

• 1. Postal: Postal address details.
• 2. Contacts: Contact information including phone and fax numbers, and email.
• 3. Physical Address: The physical address of Thusanani Foundation.
• 4. Background and Introduction: Introduction and context of the higher education funding crisis.
• 5. Recommendations: Various recommendations addressing higher education funding and fee-free education for low-income students.
• 6. Overview: Brief overview of the current crisis and socio-economic implications.

Failure to submit this form may result in missed opportunities to address the higher education funding crisis and provide equitable access to education.

• Missed Recommendations: Important recommendations and perspectives will not be considered by the Fees Commission.
• Continued Inequality: Failure to address the funding crisis may perpetuate educational inequality and hinder social mobility.

• 1. Policy Recommendations: Provide policy recommendations to address the higher education funding crisis.
• 2. Fee-Free Education: Discuss and propose fee-free education models.
• 3. Socio-Economic Impact: Analyze the socio-economic impact of the current funding model.