Students demand answers amid broken promises :: Mmegi Online

Frustrated and united, tertiary students across the country this week spoke out against what they describe as government inaction, broken promises, and worsening living conditions. Mmegi Photojournalist PHATSIMO KAPENG captures all the moments as the students set aside political differences to demand urgent, tangible solutions from leadership.

Allen Mosiwa

As students, we are not happy with how the Minister of Higher Education is handling our issues. We feel ignored while he continues to enjoy a lavish lifestyle, leaving students in deep pain and struggle. We expected the minister and the government to consider students before introducing such drastic transport fare increases, knowing very well that we already cannot afford the current rates. Students are struggling more than they realise. We plead with them to listen and respond to our challenges because we supported this government with high hopes, based on the promises made during the election campaigns. Our academic performance is declining every day due to these hardships; we cannot even afford internet access, which is essential for research and completing projects.