NMMU PETITION: Unlawful Protests violating our Right to Education


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2016-10-18 05:40

As a student, albeit a mature one, I understand the anger of our youth at being betrayed educationally, economically and ecologically by our current "leaders". Surely though the way forward to equality in education is to build a broad-based consensus of students and faculty. For a minority to seek change through violent and undemocratic means has not shown positive outcomes in any other society. Whilst universities in South Africa have always been catalysts for change, and some upheaval is inevitable, the current trajectory will destroy the universities and their economic base. Wealthier students have always subsidized the economically disadvantaged, and the interests of all parties should be considered.