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Madonsela biography raises thousands for students

9th October 2017

Alumni and friends of Wits raised more than R10 000 for students in one hour on 5 October, thanks to the generosity of journalist and activist Thandeka Gqubule. Gqubule donated...

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SASSFE hosting discussion by author and activist Thandeka Gqubele

31st August 2017

SASSFE is hosting a discussion, led by esteemed journalist and activist Thandeka Gqubule, about her recent book No Longer Whispering: The Story of Thuli Madonsela.  Gqubule’s book, published by...

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Student Volunteers lend a helping hand at the Student Feeding Scheme at Wits University

SASSFE assists with feeding scheme for Wits Students

23rd May 2017

The South African Student Solidarity Foundation for Education (SASSFE) has contributed R250 000 to the Wits Food Programme, particularly the Masidleni Daily Meal Project, to assist students in need...

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Needy university students to benefit from new education fund

7th April 2016

Former University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) student presidents and SRC members launched the South African Student Solidarity Foundation for Education (SASSFE) on Wednesday at the institution, with the aim...

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Wits alumni helping hand for struggling students

6th April 2016

Former student leaders have formed an organisation called “The South African Student Solidarity Foundation” in an attempt to raise funds for needy but deserving students. The call for free...

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Former Wits SRC leaders launch fund to improve access to higher education

6th April 2016

The South African Student Solidarity Foundation for Education (SASSFE) is a network for all universities’ alumni to support students in need. The doors of learning and culture in South...

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