[lg policy] South Africa: UFS' language policy legal costs might run into millions

[Harold Schiffman]

UFS' language policy legal costs might run into millions
CATHY DLODLO
10:46 (GMT+2) Tue, 20 Sep 2016
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*Bloemfontein - The legal costs of the University of the Free State (UFS)
in its language policy court battle might run into millions.*


This comes after the university filed an appeal and has received two cost
orders since the battle began.

Meanwhile, calls was made to universities to cut costs drastically. Dennis
George, from the Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa), says higher
learning institutions must prioritise their expenditure as they can face
serious financial constraints.

This was highlighted again after an announcement by Higher Education
Minister, Blade Nzimande, about the fee increase next year.

This lead to a shutdown of the UFS campus by students protesting against
the fee increase.

Spokesperson, Lacea Loader, meanwhile said the costs incurred are necessary
and must be weighed against the importance of the issue.

The other party in the court battle, AfriForum, said it could not provide
figures at this stage.

Alana Bailey, deputy CEO, said the legal costs do not only include court
appearances, but also legal opinions, consultations with affected parties
and travelling between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein.
- See more at:
http://www.ofm.co.za/article/local-news/194682/ufs-language-policy-legal-costs-might-run-into-millions#sthash.rID00qyU.dpuf


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