Degrees: Are they worth it or wildly oversold?

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Stacey and J Sbu unpacked one of South Africa’s biggest post-school questions: is university still worth the cost, or are degrees being oversold? The debate touched on rising tuition fees, limited access, student debt and the pressure facing young people today.

The YES side argued that degrees still open doors, offering valuable skills, stronger employment prospects and long-term career flexibility. The NO side pushed back, highlighting graduate unemployment, underemployment and deep inequality, backed by real-life experiences from KZN and beyond. Listener calls and voice notes shaped the conversation and brought the debate to life.
28 Jan English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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