#FeesHaveFallen trends in South Africa’s after President ruled out fee increase
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma ruled out fee increases for universities next year following a week of nationwide protests by students that culminated in a mass gathering outside the main government offices on Friday. Universities had proposed fee hikes of up to 11.5 percent next year, arguing they need higher fees to keep up standards.
University students protested using the hashtag #FeesMustFall which prompted the President’s address on the situation.
After the President’s address, #FeesHaveFallen hashtag has now replaced #FeesMustFall in South Africa after President Jacob Zuma announced that there would be no tuition fee increase for next academic year.
President Jacob Zuma:There will be a 0% increase of fees in 2016 #UnionBuildings #UniversityFees
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) October 23, 2015
President Jacob Zuma: There will be an extension on the exam time. #UnionBuildings #UniversityFees
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) October 23, 2015
Brings tears to my eyes to see what our students have achieved. Student apathy is dead, continue to call leaders to account. #FeesHaveFallen
— Samir Randera-Rees (@SamirRandRees) October 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/SimzDzz/status/657559704693047296
The students have won this battle… but the war isn't over. #FeesHaveFallen. Well done youth of SA! And good luck with your final exams!
— Marisa Calvert (@justReesie) October 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/denean_albertus/status/657547152546222080
The students have won this battle… but the war isn't over. #FeesHaveFallen. Well done youth of SA! And good luck with your final exams!
— Marisa Calvert (@justReesie) October 23, 2015
I'd like to congratulate the youth of SA for standing up to the government for what you believe in in a unified manner. #FeesHaveFallen
— Stefan Reinmuth DipWSET (@BarrelBrut) October 23, 2015
