Zuma announces 0% fee increase for 2016, Twitter erupts with #FeesHaveFallen
The student protests have succeeded, the #FeesMustFall movement has forced government to stay any university fee increases for 2016 and folks on Twitter are going nuts.
More than a week of mass mobilisation has led to a final victory for all South Africans, here’s what people had to say.
#FeesHaveFallen without a single death… #YouthOf2015 you should be proud of yourselves. @MyANC_ @anccadres Thank U pic.twitter.com/ZMA0LgJ54O
— #SowetoDriftAcademy (@SowetoDriftSA) October 23, 2015
what’s going on in SA at the moment is absolutely incredible. urgent that the British student mvmnt learns what’s happening #FeesHaveFallen — X.A. Cochen (@xacohen) October 23, 2015
Today’s announcement of a 0% increase in tertiary fees for 2016, is a welcomed temporary relief for students. @MmusiMaimane #FeesHaveFallen
— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) October 23, 2015
Now for other issues. ..This proves that the power of change lies in the educated youth of our country. Not in politics. #FeesHaveFallen — Rushdeen Rose (@rushdeen_rose) October 23, 2015
When women set their mind to it, the nation achieve. Hats off to these strong SAn women. #FeesHaveFallen pic.twitter.com/UuxCZBrlih
— Thabo Lowe (@ThaboLowe) October 23, 2015
The Student Movement has won the day. Their ANC government has heard them. #FeesMustFall #FeeHaveFallen Amandla! ✊???? pic.twitter.com/cl4cjah7Ak
— Shaka Sisulu (@ShakaSisulu) October 23, 2015
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