Mmakatlego, Busisiwe and Buntu Talking About Fees Must Fall And Women

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"Fees Must Fall" is a South African student movement that protested rising university tuition fees and demanded free, decolonised education. The movement gained traction in 2015, with widespread protests, demonstrations, and university closures throughout the country. While initially focused on tuition fees, the movement also addressed broader issues such as educational access, financial aid, and the educational system's colonial and apartheid legacy.
3 Aug 2025 English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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