Motsepe Foundation Donates R30 Million to 26 University SRCs, Leaving Many Impressed: “Son of the Soil”

• The Motsepe Foundation’s latest donation to 26 university student representative councils (SRCs) impressed Mzansi
• The foundation pledged R30 million to SRCs that will be used toward student registrations, fees and historical debt
• The Motsepe Foundation said the identification of students who need to be supported will be conducted with SRCs

JOHANNESBURG - The Motsepe Foundation pledged R30 million to 26 university student representative councils on Friday, 17 February.

At an event held at the Sandton Sun, SRC presidents were joined by their head of student affairs and president of the South African Union of Students, Yandiza Ndzoyiya.

The funds will be used toward student registration, fees and historical debt.

Co-founder of the Motsepe Foundation, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe met with student leaders on the Universities in Dialogue platform. At the event, student funding and other concerns, including food insecurity and period poverty, were discussed.

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The foundation said through the R30 million donation, it hopes to encourage support from private and non-profit stakeholders who stand to benefit from an educated and skilled youth population.

According to TimesLIVE, the Motsepe Foundation said the identification of students who need to be supported will be conducted in partnership with SRCs at the 26 universities.

Over 300 new bursaries will also be awarded to students at universities and schools for the 2023 academic year.

Mzansi welcomes the Motsepe Foundation’s R30 million donation

Samuel Ketsise said:

“While our own greedy government officials are definitely licking their lips and planning their way to that cash.”

Muravha Lutendo commented:

“Thank you, Motsepe Foundation, your kindness is much appreciated, hoping the intended beneficiaries will surely benefit. Thank you. Son of the soil.”

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Thotho Mthwakazi Jola posted:

“Can it pay directly and not pass any hands, please.”

Ronald Taduma Nkuna Taduma wrote:

“This man must become our president.”

Bukelwa Nothisa added:

“Thank you, Mr Motsepe, you are a good Samaritan, our SA needs leaders like you.”

Patrice Motsepe says his plans don’t involve politics, Mzansi welcomes his decision

Briefly News also reported that businessman Patrice Motsepe says his plans for the country do not involve him being a politician. He said he hopes to bring South Africans together regardless of their political views.

Citizens have welcomed his decision, with many saying he is smart. Motsepe has seemingly rejected his nomination for the African National Congress presidency position. He was nominated by a branch in Limpopo last month.

The businessman said he tends to keep away from politics not to lose focus on the “broader obligation” of the country, TimesLIVE reported.

Source: Briefly News