WATCH: High cost of higher education

JOHANNESBURG - You've worked hard and done well in your matric exams, now, it's time to study further but, one look at the schedule of fees is enough to send your head spinning.

There are also costs of accommodation, transport, books and food to consider.

Recently, students at Tuks protested against inadequate NSFAS funds for student housing.

While the Wits SRC held a clean-up campaign to raise funds for struggling students.

eNCA contributor Mpho Lakaje takes a look at why tertiary education remains unaffordable for most.