ORIELLE BERRY

IN THIS in-depth look at the #Feesmustfall protests that took place in 2015 and 2016, the author gives a firsthand account of what happened prior to the protests, and what led to the events of October 2015.

Rekgotsofetse Chikane examines what happened on the ground among the students, first at #Rhodesmustfall, then moves to university responses and management, and what ultimately led to #Feesmustfall becoming a nationwide campaign.

The author also looks at how the protests differ from the student uprising of 1976.