Wits students protest over tuition fee increase

Seriously said:
FTFY
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Thanx forgot to add that.

Proud of these women :

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Can we please have a #FeesMustFall for medical aids, now? End of the year is almost here and I bet it'll be another 10% hike :(
 
arr0w said:
Thanx forgot to add that.

Proud of these women :

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Not only proud of these strong woman, but proud of the next generation, that have stood up and taken up our discourse, and driving it forward. To be honest, was feeling, we were heading nowhere slowly. With the ruling party, partying at the expense of the country. But hearing these students, hearing their hope, their optimism...unashamedly, stating their aspirations.. and most importantly "sticking it to the man" in mostly peaceful protests. 2015, will be seen as the year, that the rot started to turn...
 
yebocan said:
Not only proud of these strong woman, but proud of the next generation, that have stood up and taken up our discourse, and driving it forward. To be honest, was feeling, we were heading nowhere slowly. With the ruling party, partying at the expense of the country. But hearing these students, hearing their hope, their optimism...unashamedly, stating their aspirations.. and most importantly "sticking it to the man" in mostly peaceful protests. 2015, will be seen as the year, that the rot started to turn...
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The peaceful protesters have shown more leadership than the ANC, since Zuma allegedly started infecting the organisation with corruption.

I have learnt that many people from all walks of life are tired of politicians leeching off this country. Hopefully we can all work together and make this country better. This country has so much potential.
 
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arr0w said:
The peaceful protesters have shown more leadership than the ANC, since Zuma started infecting the organisation with corruption.

I have learnt that many people from all walks of life are tired of politicians leeching off this country. Hopefully we can all work together and make this country better. This country has so much potential.
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The discourse, is edging ahead....the ANC will soon become, just a very interesting History Essay assignment for kids of the future.
 
yebocan said:
The discourse, is edging ahead....the ANC will soon become, just a very interesting History Essay assignment for kids of the future.
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Only the next national election will show the probable direction. People has shown their unhappiness with the ANC, even more so during Zuma's presidency, and they still vote ANC. The DA was also chased away during the protests.
 
Fulcrum29 said:
Only the next national election will show the probable direction. People has shown their unhappiness with the ANC, even more so during Zuma's presidency, and they still vote ANC. The DA was also chased away during the protests.
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All political parties were shown the door, when they tried to ride the wave. ANC, DA...EFF. It is not like any other political party will just sweep in, with a majority....the era of coalition governments is upon us. Say it again, the ANC's worst nightmare, has just started...an educated majority, that has no emotive attachment to it. " You gave us our freedom, thanks! But I do not owe you my loyalty "
 
yebocan said:
All political parties were shown the door, when they tried to ride the wave. ANC, DA...EFF. It is not like any other political party will just sweep in, with a majority....the era of coalition governments is upon us. Say it again, the ANC's worst nightmare, has just started...an educated majority, that has no emotive attachment to it. " You gave us our freedom, thanks! But I do not owe you my loyalty "
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These words have no meaning to me I want to see the action at the ballot boxes.
 
Wits University’s Senior Executive Team met today, Monday, 26 October 2015, after taking into account all of the representations received from students and the University community. The Senior Executive Team commits to implementing the following measures in order to get the academic programme back on track:

1. There will be no increase in fees for 2016. This means that academic, residence and any other fees will not be increased. The Presidency has agreed to underwrite the cost of this, provided that the University makes some contribution.

2. The University is prepared to address the increase in the upfront fee payment.

3. The University recognises that the protests have adversely affected the ability of students to write their examinations. It therefore commits to restructuring the academic programme and examination timetable.

4. The University recognises that outsourcing is an exploitative practice. The University commits to establishing its own internal commission. This is in addition to the President’s commission. The internal commission will be chaired by the Chairperson of Council and will comprise the Chairperson of Finco and representatives from all stakeholders, including students, unions and others. It may also include an independent expert. This commission will investigate the effects of outsourcing services on the University, the cost structures associated with insourcing and possible alternative models.

5. The University undertakes to find financial resources to support the children of all workers employed in currently outsourced services, provided that these children qualify for admission to the University.

6. There will be no disciplinary processes against students who were involved in legitimate forms of protest.

7. The University commits to drawing up a workers’ charter.

8. The University agrees, in principle, to make every effort to resolve any other outstanding issue that the students may want to address in good faith.

9. Should the students agree to these measures, the University will commit to calling a General Assembly.

On the basis of this, the academic programme must resume on Tuesday, 27 October 2015. It is imperative that we do not lose the academic year and jeopardise the future potential careers of our students.
 
#FeesMustFall: Wits students discuss way forward, protests resume at UWC

JOHANNESBURG - Wits University says a senate meeting has been suspended with no final decision made on whether or not lectures will resume this week.

The senate held a meeting today, saying it would address the students concerns about outsourcing and other issues.

Students however are divided, with some wanting to proceed with exams while others want to continue with the protest action.

A general assembly is expected to be called tomorrow.

Vice-chancellor Adam Habib met with students to outline a plan, which commits to addressing their concerns.

Habib says the university will restructure the academic programme and exam timetable, address the upfront fee payment for 2016 and establish an internal commission to look into outsourcing.

Should the students agree to these measures, the university will call a general assembly, with the intention of the university reopening tomorrow.
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More at http://ewn.co.za/2015/10/26/FeesMustFall-Students-still-discussing-the-way-forward
 
end outsourcing and free everything what the fk? this is going from wishful thinking to utter batsh.t crazy in no time at all. powerdrunk striking students holding the university hostage.. get a load of that. get back to studying you lazy fks!!! and leave the management to grownups. when you get your degree maybe you can start introducing some socialist/communist principles and see how long you keep your job... otherwise GTFO!!!
 
The university isn't handling this well. If they say school resumes tomorrow, most people will be in class. The protest has lost huge numbers since this bull started. Those that want to carry on with the protest can do so but it won't hold much longer
 
SammyD said:
The university isn't handling this well. If they say school resumes tomorrow, most people will be in class. The protest has lost huge numbers since this bull started. Those that want to carry on with the protest can do so but it won't hold much longer
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That's what I hope. Presentations were supposed to resume today but my campus is still blocked off due to violent protesters. I really hope this ends now.
 
SammyD said:
The university isn't handling this well. If they say school resumes tomorrow, most people will be in class. The protest has lost huge numbers since this bull started. Those that want to carry on with the protest can do so but it won't hold much longer
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I'd say best option for yourselves and fellow students would be to get your exams done and dusted. That also give JZ and cronies time to organise what they promised. If you've had no response/feedback from government after exams are done, you'll have more than enough reason to start up again
 
#LetUsWrite: Wits students sign petition to write exams

JOHANNESBURG - While there is no final decision on whether or not lectures will continue this week, over 4,000 Wits students have so far signed a petition to suspend fees protests and resume with the academic year.

In an open letter to management and Vice Chancellor Adam Habib, final year law students list ten reasons why they should be allowed to write exams.

In the letter, the group says they are concerned about international students whose permits to reside and study in South Africa expires at the end of the year, including the added expense for students who live on campus.

These are some of the points listed in the open letter:

1. Many final year students are from foreign countries. Their permits to reside and study in South Africa expire on 31 December 2015, and they therefore cannot write exams into January 2016. We assume this affects more than just the final year students;

2. We are of the understanding that Wits Residences will charge the students for continued occupation. The students and their parents will have to pay more money as a result of the protest;

3. Students who do not live in the province have to incur further expenses with respect to food, rent, and travel expenses.
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More at http://ewn.co.za/2015/10/26/LetUsWrite-WITS-Students-sign-petition-to-write-exams
 
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