STUDENT COUNCILS Author: Lindokuhle Mponco The Student in Neo-Apartheid South Africa finds themselves in a dilemma; go to school and get your qualification without any hassles, or try and do something about those hassles and face the risk of a criminal record. One might ask what these hassles are and why focus on them instead of getting your degree? The answer is simple; the hassles differ but in the main include, accommodation; study resources; study facilities; gender inequality; racism; campus crimes; sexism; gender based violence and abuse; colonialism; and the biggest problem of them all, TUITION/FEES/FUNDING. These hassles go on to affect the daily life of the Student on campus, and off campus. The Stude...
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