Question NW2449 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
22 September 2022 - NW2449
Marawu, Ms TL to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
What total amount in student loans do students from both (a) private and (b) public tertiary institutions owe to South African banks?
Reply:
The Department does not collect data on student loans of students from both (a) private and (b) public tertiary institutions who owe South African banks. South African financial institutions are the owners of loan contracts between students/parents and guardians and subsequently the requested data. Financial institutions should have such data.