Many students in SA and around the world cannot afford tertiary education. Unfortunately, most countries cannot afford to provide free education either, so we have a tragic situation with no winners.

While it is understandable that many students are angry and have a right to peaceful protest, violence and damaging infrastructure will not help anyone. In fact, it will create additional problems for our great and beloved country...

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