Tebogo Letsie
Tebogo Letsie is the chairperson of the portfolio committee on higher education in South Africa. He has been an outspoken advocate for student welfare, emphasizing the urgent need for greater scrutiny of higher education institutions to address systemic failures, especially concerning accommodation shortages and financial accessibility for students.
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Tebogo Letsie, chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, expressed concern about the racial composition of professors at the University of Cape Town.
Universities must put South Africans first – but not alone
South Africa· 2026-07-03
Tebogo Letsie is the chairperson of the committee that welcomed the submission of a letter containing the names of panel members for Seta board chairs.
Nkabane ‘cowardly’ for withdrawing ANC linked appointments as Seta board chairs – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-18
Tebogo Letsie summarised the crisis in higher education and student accommodation.
A call for Fees Must Fall 2.0? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-24
