Wits raises funds for 2,000 students

FUNDING Wits University and its Students’ Representative Council (SRC) have collectively raised more than R1m to assist students from poor families who have not been granted funds for studies by the National Students’ Financial Aid Scheme. The latest donation of R553,000 was by individual donor Basetsana Thokoane. In a letter to Wits and SRC president Mcebo Dlamini, Ms Thokoane expressed solidarity with the students, saying she also benefited from the kindness of others. The donations by individuals, corporates, Wits staff and students, and trusts and foundations would secure the future of more than 2,000 students.