College students from Standerton embark on peaceful protest
Gert Sibande TVET College students peacefully protested on Kruger Street on February 1.
According to Sibusiso Tshabalala, the chairperson of the Student Representative Council (SRC), and Kwazi Gumede, the branch commander of the EFF, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) launched a pilot project that saw grants lowered from R3 600 to R800.
They disagree with the new development and handed a memorandum to the Standerton Police.
Students have to be accommodated at the college’s residency, which can accommodate 80.
According to them, the number has been increased to 125 students, meaning students will have to share bedrooms.
The lack of privacy is one of their concerns. There is no Wi-Fi available or a backup generator either.
“It is not in a good condition,” was said.
“There are no washing lines either.”
According to them, NSFAS will pay the college directly.
The Standerton Advertiser investigated and drove past on February 2, where Gumede confirmed it would be another day without attending classes.
