@Marno - I agree with @junfanbl … the industry here in South Africa is very small and is primarily aimed at Indie Developers, a degree in Game Development is not really going to help you. You are better off with a degree in Computer Science that will allow you to fall back on Software Development or ITC if the Game Development doesn’t work out.
Current information shows that most Indies only break even on a game after 2 years (unless of course you hit it lucky or Basket Weaving Simulator takes off) and most Indies in South Africa supplement their business finances through ITC consultancy work. Most of my business is coming from my Interactive Training Simulator that I customise for customers … so I wouldn’t worry about a Game Development degree.
My suggestion is a computer science degree and then do Unreal Engine courses or certifications where you can.