Youth unite against fare hike

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Tertiary students escalated their concerns by petitioning Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele,. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

On Wednesday, tertiary students escalated their concerns by petitioning Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, accusing him of failing to urgently address their grievances. The students, who stood at the Office of the President for hours also demanded to know whether their allowance will be increased.

For the first time, youth leagues from different political parties are united, presenting a rare show of solidarity as they push for the immediate review and rescinding of the controversial transport fare increase.

The students called on the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government to fulfill their promises as per the manifesto they promised them P2500.00.

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