Following the
protests at the Tshwane University of Technology, students took the initiative
to try to speak to the Deputy Vice Chancellor at the main campus in Pretoria
West on the 20th February 2019.
In spite of the
Administration Building being flooded by security officers to secure the
building, students did not back down from raising their concerns and demands of
:
- Students
receiving the same amount of financial aid from NSFAS, regardless of being a
first-time student or a senior student.
- Same
amount of stationery/book fees.
- Accommodation
with meal fees.
- For
the University to reconsider previous student debt which constricts students
from registering this year.
Student’s plea
is for their Deputy Vice Chancellor to help them address such issues with the
Minister of Education to intervene so that NSFAS can allocate the necessary
financial aid for the students.
Although some
classes have resumed, students are in dismay and scared on what will become of
their future since time has been lost due to the two-week protest.
Students expect changes, and are not willing to back down until their demands to be met.
