South Africa is seriously boiling right now,and if you don't mind,the temperature is above 100 Degrees as thousands of students make their way to the Union Buildings to intensify their call for free education.
Trying to calm the student down, President Jacob Zuma has release a statement saying he's looking forward to meeting students and university leadership. Zuma called the meeting yesterday in a bid to ease tensions at campuses nationwide
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According to EWN,Zuma has reiterated government fully understands the pressure and difficulties that students from poor households face regarding high university fees.
He will meet with management of universities and student leaders to discuss the stalemate with regards to tuition fee increases.
icon360blo learnt,Students have so far rejected an offer of 6 percent cap on fees increases and have demanded a 0 percent fee hike.
The president and other leaders are expected to brief the media after the meeting.
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