#FeesMustFall
One thing
people must understand is that money does not grow from the trees. We all struggle to get from point A to B. All
universities are ridiculously expensive and not all guardians and students
wishing to further their education can afford it. This is where the
#FeesMustFall campaign started.
It
started last year in Mid-October at the University Of Witwatersrand then
quickly spread to the University of Cape town and continued to spread to most
of the Universities across the country.
By the time
this started in The University of Johannesburg, it was everywhere. In all
social networks, all over the news, not just in South Africa but a number of other countries all over the
world. All universities were protesting and some others were even shut down
because other people ended up being hurt during the protests. This led to other
Universities, including UJ to postpone exams as it was the time for writing our
finals. Assignments could not be submitted because there was a whole lot of
confusion during that time.
The
#FeesMustFall campaign was partially a good thing. It raised awareness to the
issue of fees. They started realizing that it is a lot of money we are paying
to increase on that. That would mean other students having to drop out because
of not affording to pay their tuition fees. It’s not only tuition fees, some
others travel to get to school, its textbooks, Res for people like me, who are
foreigners. Our nation needs education, and for that to happen #FeesMustFall.
The youth
of South Africa must be heard. All these things were trending and everyone was
in agreement with it. This gave people opportunities to say their views on this
and fight for their educational rights since we all know that Education is the
Key to Success. This was for a good course though because the increment ended
up not being there and this year more bursaries from the government are being
issued out. That means, more people are being educated.
Everyone
must have access to education. Freedom includes Education. We all have a right
to Freedom.
Inspiring blog you have there its quit intriguing.
ReplyDeletePublic relations was an ally to students at a time when it felt like they had no one
ReplyDeleteEducation is key not just to success but to life in whole and without it , lack of a healthy life is inevitable . if one is unable to have enough resources to see their way through school then I believe government should play their role in assisting this particular person.
ReplyDelete#feesmustfall
i am glad you agree. Thank you
DeleteWell said, public opinion really played a huge role in this campaign and I think in 2015 the South African govt realized that they have nothing on social media. The power of social media shook the whole country during #feesMustFall so much that even people that were not affected by the fee increments just wanted to be part of the movement.
ReplyDeleteFees must indeed fall but you do know they can't fall to zero. South Africa is really not ready for that yet. Good points you raised I must say!
ReplyDeleteEducation is key to success, without education we are nothing. Fees must fall especially for those who don't afford
ReplyDeleteEducation is the key to most doors.
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