Is this group a political organization, or a student union group? If they are the former, then they have to declare their political affiliation, otherwise, this is not how a student organization ought to conduct itself. Sta ... read full comment
Is this group a political organization, or a student union group? If they are the former, then they have to declare their political affiliation, otherwise, this is not how a student organization ought to conduct itself. Statements attributed to this body shows they are in bed with the NPP, which is a very dangerous road to travel.
I wish the government will whip them into line, or withdraw all subsidies that they enjoy, close down their institutions, and send them home. Education is not about playing politics; education is to go to school to learn and come out to be good citizens of the country by contributing in diverse ways toward the betterment of society.
Banos 8 years ago
that's the reality on the ground, are you not in Ghana even those who sleeps at flack star house knows this. No politics here!
that's the reality on the ground, are you not in Ghana even those who sleeps at flack star house knows this. No politics here!
OLD SOLDIER 8 years ago
Author:-APUU ETA....
How should one compare Nana Ado with Mahama. Nana think through issues before making a decision while Mahama makes baby decision(hasty one) not think. Nana is a truthful person while Mahama is 'half trut ... read full comment
Author:-APUU ETA....
How should one compare Nana Ado with Mahama. Nana think through issues before making a decision while Mahama makes baby decision(hasty one) not think. Nana is a truthful person while Mahama is 'half truth have lie'
zabgu yoli 8 years ago
How can below average student talk like this? Do they understand the words used in their statement?. I think our students should learn decorum from our institutions and not this kind of waywardness. The GNUPS leadership sho ... read full comment
How can below average student talk like this? Do they understand the words used in their statement?. I think our students should learn decorum from our institutions and not this kind of waywardness. The GNUPS leadership should be tamed by poly student for using the students name for their bleak political future. If the leadership of the student had no home training they can not used the student body to practise what they do to their fathers at home in the name of student body.
OLD SOLDIER 8 years ago
Author:-Joe.....
What do you expect from a nation which has a person like Akua Donkor as the adviser. Akua Donkor has openly said he advises Mahama and he listens. I am not sure which advisory role she is playing but any r ... read full comment
Author:-Joe.....
What do you expect from a nation which has a person like Akua Donkor as the adviser. Akua Donkor has openly said he advises Mahama and he listens. I am not sure which advisory role she is playing but any role in the absence of more intelligent, competent, learned, more qualified people to give this government an advice has led to the deteriorating condition in Ghana and the nation going backward since Mahama and NDC took over the reigns of government in Ghana. But time will tell.
DANNY 8 years ago
is it a student union or political organ. Have some little respect . Go to other countries and find out how higher institutions are funded
is it a student union or political organ. Have some little respect . Go to other countries and find out how higher institutions are funded
OLD SOLDIER 8 years ago
Author:-I dont understand....
Which normal person will order brand new buses in the colour of his choice from the manufacturer. Then when the buses arrives will say i dont want the colour anymore and will again spen stupindo ... read full comment
Author:-I dont understand....
Which normal person will order brand new buses in the colour of his choice from the manufacturer. Then when the buses arrives will say i dont want the colour anymore and will again spen stupindous amount of money to respray the buses again and paste his pictures on the buses before use??? No wonder Akua Donkor is one of their advisers.
Ernest 8 years ago
No students' group ever applaud any government regarding increments in costs! They're adolescents.
No students' group ever applaud any government regarding increments in costs! They're adolescents.
OWEN-NEW YORK 8 years ago
THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE HARDSHIPS,MORE TO FOLLOW SOON SO GHANAIANS SHOULD PREPARE SOLIDLY FOR THE WORST. A LOOTING GOVERNMENT HAS NOTHING GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE EXCEPT HUGE TAXES AND HIGHER TARIFFS. DR BAWUMIA SAID THA ... read full comment
THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE HARDSHIPS,MORE TO FOLLOW SOON SO GHANAIANS SHOULD PREPARE SOLIDLY FOR THE WORST. A LOOTING GOVERNMENT HAS NOTHING GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE EXCEPT HUGE TAXES AND HIGHER TARIFFS. DR BAWUMIA SAID THAT AT ALL HIS LECTURES BUT NDC MINISTERS WITH SHARP TEETH INSULTED HIM,CALLING HIM NAMES. NOW IS THE TIME TO BEAR THE HARSHEST CONDITION OF THIS INCOMPETENT GOVERNMENT.
Sikdo 8 years ago
Apiah.stadium.the criminal.the criminal.thief.useless.foolish man thief.mad.hopeless.insensitive.useless and.insensitive..incompetent.Apiah.stadium.u.Will.die.like a.dog.useless
Apiah.stadium.the criminal.the criminal.thief.useless.foolish man thief.mad.hopeless.insensitive.useless and.insensitive..incompetent.Apiah.stadium.u.Will.die.like a.dog.useless
Cojo, Germany 8 years ago
The solution is, GNUPS should vote massively for Nana Addo in November. He will surely listen to your plea
The solution is, GNUPS should vote massively for Nana Addo in November. He will surely listen to your plea
Nana English 8 years ago
The future leaders are speaking
The future leaders are speaking
Lyodd 8 years ago
Please vote him out in 2016 period.
Please vote him out in 2016 period.
kgeee 8 years ago
when will these petty politiicians appreciate the minds of will suffering Ghanaians. who ever speak against this government is seen as belonging to political group. why are we doing this to ourselves
when will these petty politiicians appreciate the minds of will suffering Ghanaians. who ever speak against this government is seen as belonging to political group. why are we doing this to ourselves
asare bla bla bla 8 years ago
But this is the only language Okudjeto Ablakwa understanding D's.during his student days ,his teeth were all alutta here ,alutta there to feed his hungry stomach.today someone with pie brains is asking if these groups are pol ... read full comment
But this is the only language Okudjeto Ablakwa understanding D's.during his student days ,his teeth were all alutta here ,alutta there to feed his hungry stomach.today someone with pie brains is asking if these groups are political parties.nonsense.
Banos 8 years ago
Hmmm.... a love letter to Mahama at a diffident time will he say yes or no.
Hmmm.... a love letter to Mahama at a diffident time will he say yes or no.
Afie 8 years ago
All these politicians, including the incompetent MAHAMA once enjoyed the very benefits they are working hard to scrap. Now they have been made rich by our votes so they think it's a waste of resources. After we have voted the ... read full comment
All these politicians, including the incompetent MAHAMA once enjoyed the very benefits they are working hard to scrap. Now they have been made rich by our votes so they think it's a waste of resources. After we have voted them to help us, this is how they pay us back.
ABA ATTA 8 years ago
THIS STATEMENT FROM GNUPS SEEMS HARSH AND LOOKS LIKE A POLITICAL SWIPE AT THE NDC, BUT I BEG TO DIFFER. THESE ARE STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, ARE RELYING ON LOANS AND THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO PAY FOR SERVICE ... read full comment
THIS STATEMENT FROM GNUPS SEEMS HARSH AND LOOKS LIKE A POLITICAL SWIPE AT THE NDC, BUT I BEG TO DIFFER. THESE ARE STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, ARE RELYING ON LOANS AND THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO PAY FOR SERVICES, AS SUCH THEY ARE LIKELY TO SING THE SONG OF THOSE WHO ARE ACTUALLY SUPPORTING THEM. THESE STUDENTS WANT TO STAY IN HOSTELS, EVEN IF COMMUTING FROM HOME WILL BE CHEAPER, THEY WANT TO BE ON THEIR OWN AND DO THINGS LIKE GAINFULLY ADULTS WILL DO, HAVE FLAT SCREENS, RADIO SYSTEMS, FRIDGES, AND IF ALLOWED IN THE HOSTELS, AIRCONDITIONERS, THEY KEEP ELECTRONIC GADGETS SOME TIME THEIR PARENTS DO NOT HAVE IN THE HOUSE, THEY MANAGE TO FIND MONEY TO GO PLACES WITH THEIR BOY/GIRL FRIENDS, BUT STILL GO COLLECT THE LITTLE FROM THEIR PARENTS, THE STUDENT SITUATION IS BASED ON SELF AGRANDISIZATION AND GREED, BY THE TIME THEY GRSDUATE, THEY HAVE ONLY MANAGED TO LEARN ONE THING `LOOK FOR, ASK FOR, OR BORROW MONEY AND SPEND` THEY HAVE NOT LEARNT HOW TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX, HOW TO MANAGE ONES RESOURSE, ETC. THOSE WHO ARE COURAGEOUS GO INTO POLITICS AS A MEANS TO SURVIVING AND AQUIRING PROPERTIES WITHOUT WORKING, MOST WILL END UP IN THE ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATE UNEMPLOYMENT. THEY SHOUT AS IF THE GOVERNMENT CHOSE THEIR COURSES FOR THEM, AND PROMISED THEM EMPLOYMENT AFTER COMPLETION OF THEIR EDUCATION. HOW MANY STUDENTS IN THE SCIENCES SIT IN THE HOUSE AFTER GRADUATION?
asiedu nketiah, Seikwa, B.A 8 years ago
A student joins the demonstration at Pretoria’s Union Buildings on Friday.
A student joins the demonstration at Pretoria’s Union Buildings on Friday. Photograph: Kim Ludbrook/EPA
Simon Allison
in Pretoria
Friday 2 ... read full comment
A student joins the demonstration at Pretoria’s Union Buildings on Friday.
A student joins the demonstration at Pretoria’s Union Buildings on Friday. Photograph: Kim Ludbrook/EPA
Simon Allison
in Pretoria
Friday 23 October 2015 18.11 BST Last modified on Wednesday 28 October 201510.19 GMT
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South Africa’s student movement has scored a big victory after plans to raise university fees were scrapped following weeks of nationwide protests that culminated in a mass gathering outside the main government offices.
The largest demonstration took place at the Union Buildings, South Africa’s seat of government in Pretoria. More than 10,000 people gathered on Friday to demand that proposed fee rises be scrapped, and called for the president, Jacob Zuma, to personally address their concerns.
It was the largest single student protest since the 1976 Soweto uprising – an iconic moment in the fight against South Africa’s apartheid regime – and participants represented a broad cross-section of the country’s racial groups and political parties.
Although the presidential podium was erected twice, Zuma never appeared, choosing instead to make the announcement in the press room inside the main building.
South African students rally against tuition fees in Johannesburg
“We agreed that there will be a zero increase of university fees in 2016,” he said after a meeting with student leaders. Universities had proposed fee rises of up to 11.5% next year, arguing they need higher fees to keep up standards.Advertisement
Zuma’s non-appearance infuriated protesters. A small minority tore up security fences, burned portable toilets and threw rocks at police. The police responded forcefully, using teargas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse the crowd. Running battles between small groups of protesters and police continued after sunset, damaging several vehicles.
“It’s wrong. We were invited here by the president, and we’ve been waiting all day. We had to react. We had to show the president this is serious,” said Tobago Madiba, 21, a student from the Tshwane University of Technology, his eyes closed after exposure to teargas.
The demonstration had begun peacefully, with protesters chanting and holding up signs with slogans. When some protesters began to throw rocks, others tried to dissuade them by chanting “Non-violence! Non-violence!”Protesters in Pretoria on Friday.
Protesters in Pretoria on Friday. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters
Student leader Mcebo Dlamini, a key organiser at the University of Witwatersrand, said students had not caused any violence. “There is no violence here. We have seen students reacting to the brutal system of the ANC [the ruling party].”Advertisement
Stephen Grootes, a political commentator, said the success of the student protests posed a headache for the ANC. “What this does reveal is the ANC’s inability to deal with a multiracial, multiclass and multiparty group of people who refuse to buy into the old political narrative,” he said.
There were protests in most big city centres throughout the country. Hundreds of South African and international students also attended a solidarity rally outside the South African high commission in London.
It is unclear whether the students will put their placards away and return to class on Monday. Many were angered by the forceful nature of the police response, while others were determined to use this momentum to push for the scrapping of university fees altogether. “Now we know Zuma is a coward. He’s not a man. We want more now, not just a 0% increase. We want free education,” said Ngavatshedzo Mpepu, 24, from the University of Pretoria.
Joshua Tetteh 8 years ago
Kindly ignore the statement above. It lacks the features that makes it a stance of the Union and should be considered null and void. I will further entreat the editor of this medium to make it a priority to ONLY publish artic ... read full comment
Kindly ignore the statement above. It lacks the features that makes it a stance of the Union and should be considered null and void. I will further entreat the editor of this medium to make it a priority to ONLY publish articles or statements of our Union captured on the unions letter head and signed by the Coordinating Secretary
mahama is not a leader when compared to the previous president. he has nothing to give to ghanaians if he win 2016.he chosed unmaturity people to rule with him dat is why ghana is unfer crises in energy and fuel. stand up Gha ... read full comment
mahama is not a leader when compared to the previous president. he has nothing to give to ghanaians if he win 2016.he chosed unmaturity people to rule with him dat is why ghana is unfer crises in energy and fuel. stand up Ghana and find against ndc disease from Ghana .
frimpong(Murphy lee) Italy napoly 8 years ago
lets fight against ndc. mahama has nothing to give us any more we in energy and fuel crises now all because of un maturity leaders of ndc.
lets fight against ndc. mahama has nothing to give us any more we in energy and fuel crises now all because of un maturity leaders of ndc.
Concern 8 years ago
so if u ar not a politician u can;t state d truth
so if u ar not a politician u can;t state d truth
godfred a.k a nana will still lose 8 years ago
the statement from Gnups it's untrue statement. my source the statement is false and no NEC member ask the pro to come out with this statement. no wonder l know where this Elvis is coming from. desperate for power paaaa nie
the statement from Gnups it's untrue statement. my source the statement is false and no NEC member ask the pro to come out with this statement. no wonder l know where this Elvis is coming from. desperate for power paaaa nie
ABDUL RAHAMAN IBRAHIM, GNUPS TREASURE 8 years ago
Am highly disappointed in the statement of Joshua Tetteh who falsely stated that the press release is null.This was a decision taken by a simple majority of NEC members of GNUPS.
So if you don't have anything to offer the or ... read full comment
Am highly disappointed in the statement of Joshua Tetteh who falsely stated that the press release is null.This was a decision taken by a simple majority of NEC members of GNUPS.
So if you don't have anything to offer the ordinary polytechnic student then shut up.
kk 8 years ago
thank God I Elvis Osei is being tagged as hungry,,
yes indeed am hungry except that am hungry to represent ,protect ,defend the interest of students polytechnic students ,the silent ,suffering majority whose mandate am servi ... read full comment
thank God I Elvis Osei is being tagged as hungry,,
yes indeed am hungry except that am hungry to represent ,protect ,defend the interest of students polytechnic students ,the silent ,suffering majority whose mandate am serving on AS STIPULATED.
in any case i thought one would spend time discrediting the content of the piece,or is it the case that from your vigorous check you found out that there is no ayota of fallacy in the statement but entirely true.
STUDENTS INTEREST MY MY INTEREST
STUDENTS SMILES MY SATISFACTION
Bafara Hakeem, gnups research officer 8 years ago
Joshua Tetteh is a total disgrace to the entire polytechnic students.What is his agenda on the release we have unanimously agreed upon by a simple majority of NEC to issue?
I will advice u sincerely resign from your post bec ... read full comment
Joshua Tetteh is a total disgrace to the entire polytechnic students.What is his agenda on the release we have unanimously agreed upon by a simple majority of NEC to issue?
I will advice u sincerely resign from your post becos u are a liability to the entire polytechnic students.Don't sacrifice your political agenda for the welfare of our constituents.When Koforidua polytechnic management billed each student for 191 cedis for utilities what effort did u make as the coordinating secretary of the union?
Kumasi poly same issue happened there n failed totally in handling these issues affecting the polytechnic students.
so kindly keep quite if u have nothing to say.
kwame nti 8 years ago
every body is tagging you a thie......
every body is tagging you a thie......
meyaa 8 years ago
PLEASE LEAVE the president alone and get your head wherever it is stupid fools.
PLEASE LEAVE the president alone and get your head wherever it is stupid fools.
Kenderick 8 years ago
Wat are u guys talking about....???
Does it mean DAT GNUPS can not fight for their students ......
If DAT is de case then I suggest we desolve de union and know we don't have anybody to fight for us.....
Wat are u guys talking about....???
Does it mean DAT GNUPS can not fight for their students ......
If DAT is de case then I suggest we desolve de union and know we don't have anybody to fight for us.....
SAY IT AS IT IS 8 years ago
If this coming from where it is coming from then my advice to the youth of this country is that they should grow up by thinking of tomorrow not to heed to what the greedy in society are calling for but to know that if it not ... read full comment
If this coming from where it is coming from then my advice to the youth of this country is that they should grow up by thinking of tomorrow not to heed to what the greedy in society are calling for but to know that if it not hard todsy it will never be easy tomorrow.
If we csn't tighten our belts today to start buliding from now when do we start to do it to wait tomorrow?
Over the whole world there have some who have laied down thier lives just for those coming after them . it is reality a pity to hear our youths who are studying with the sweat of the poor farmer to think only of today and never think of tomorrow .
The youth of today must know that any think done today is for the betterment of tomorrow.
We are crying of Dumsor today have anyonereally reflected why we were throwen into this?
Doese the youth really think this started 3 years ago ?
Any body who has that thinking i will call him a fool, because this has been tbere many years but nobody was strong to take the bull by the horn untill now and that is what the yiuth of today must be glad we got some people who are thinking of tomorrow and not because they want to be KINGS at all cost promiseing what they know is impossible to achive without tighting our belts for a while.
THE YOUTH MUST GROW UP AND GROW UP FAST NOT TO BE USED BY SELFISH PEOPLE IN OUR SOCIETY.
Prince Awuku,Politechnic Student 8 years ago
The GNUPS Coordinating Secretary is a disgrace to student leadership. In fact Politechnic students are suffering. I will entreat polytechnic students to call for emergency congress to suspend Joshua Tettey
The GNUPS Coordinating Secretary is a disgrace to student leadership. In fact Politechnic students are suffering. I will entreat polytechnic students to call for emergency congress to suspend Joshua Tettey
Is this group a political organization, or a student union group? If they are the former, then they have to declare their political affiliation, otherwise, this is not how a student organization ought to conduct itself. Sta ...
read full comment
that's the reality on the ground, are you not in Ghana even those who sleeps at flack star house knows this. No politics here!
Author:-APUU ETA....
How should one compare Nana Ado with Mahama. Nana think through issues before making a decision while Mahama makes baby decision(hasty one) not think. Nana is a truthful person while Mahama is 'half trut ...
read full comment
How can below average student talk like this? Do they understand the words used in their statement?. I think our students should learn decorum from our institutions and not this kind of waywardness. The GNUPS leadership sho ...
read full comment
Author:-Joe.....
What do you expect from a nation which has a person like Akua Donkor as the adviser. Akua Donkor has openly said he advises Mahama and he listens. I am not sure which advisory role she is playing but any r ...
read full comment
is it a student union or political organ. Have some little respect . Go to other countries and find out how higher institutions are funded
Author:-I dont understand....
Which normal person will order brand new buses in the colour of his choice from the manufacturer. Then when the buses arrives will say i dont want the colour anymore and will again spen stupindo ...
read full comment
No students' group ever applaud any government regarding increments in costs! They're adolescents.
THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE HARDSHIPS,MORE TO FOLLOW SOON SO GHANAIANS SHOULD PREPARE SOLIDLY FOR THE WORST. A LOOTING GOVERNMENT HAS NOTHING GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE EXCEPT HUGE TAXES AND HIGHER TARIFFS. DR BAWUMIA SAID THA ...
read full comment
Apiah.stadium.the criminal.the criminal.thief.useless.foolish man thief.mad.hopeless.insensitive.useless and.insensitive..incompetent.Apiah.stadium.u.Will.die.like a.dog.useless
The solution is, GNUPS should vote massively for Nana Addo in November. He will surely listen to your plea
The future leaders are speaking
Please vote him out in 2016 period.
when will these petty politiicians appreciate the minds of will suffering Ghanaians. who ever speak against this government is seen as belonging to political group. why are we doing this to ourselves
But this is the only language Okudjeto Ablakwa understanding D's.during his student days ,his teeth were all alutta here ,alutta there to feed his hungry stomach.today someone with pie brains is asking if these groups are pol ...
read full comment
Hmmm.... a love letter to Mahama at a diffident time will he say yes or no.
All these politicians, including the incompetent MAHAMA once enjoyed the very benefits they are working hard to scrap. Now they have been made rich by our votes so they think it's a waste of resources. After we have voted the ...
read full comment
THIS STATEMENT FROM GNUPS SEEMS HARSH AND LOOKS LIKE A POLITICAL SWIPE AT THE NDC, BUT I BEG TO DIFFER. THESE ARE STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, ARE RELYING ON LOANS AND THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO PAY FOR SERVICE ...
read full comment
A student joins the demonstration at Pretoria’s Union Buildings on Friday.
A student joins the demonstration at Pretoria’s Union Buildings on Friday. Photograph: Kim Ludbrook/EPA
Simon Allison
in Pretoria
Friday 2 ...
read full comment
Kindly ignore the statement above. It lacks the features that makes it a stance of the Union and should be considered null and void. I will further entreat the editor of this medium to make it a priority to ONLY publish artic ...
read full comment
mahama is not a leader when compared to the previous president. he has nothing to give to ghanaians if he win 2016.he chosed unmaturity people to rule with him dat is why ghana is unfer crises in energy and fuel. stand up Gha ...
read full comment
lets fight against ndc. mahama has nothing to give us any more we in energy and fuel crises now all because of un maturity leaders of ndc.
so if u ar not a politician u can;t state d truth
the statement from Gnups it's untrue statement. my source the statement is false and no NEC member ask the pro to come out with this statement. no wonder l know where this Elvis is coming from. desperate for power paaaa nie
Am highly disappointed in the statement of Joshua Tetteh who falsely stated that the press release is null.This was a decision taken by a simple majority of NEC members of GNUPS.
So if you don't have anything to offer the or ...
read full comment
thank God I Elvis Osei is being tagged as hungry,,
yes indeed am hungry except that am hungry to represent ,protect ,defend the interest of students polytechnic students ,the silent ,suffering majority whose mandate am servi ...
read full comment
Joshua Tetteh is a total disgrace to the entire polytechnic students.What is his agenda on the release we have unanimously agreed upon by a simple majority of NEC to issue?
I will advice u sincerely resign from your post bec ...
read full comment
every body is tagging you a thie......
PLEASE LEAVE the president alone and get your head wherever it is stupid fools.
Wat are u guys talking about....???
Does it mean DAT GNUPS can not fight for their students ......
If DAT is de case then I suggest we desolve de union and know we don't have anybody to fight for us.....
If this coming from where it is coming from then my advice to the youth of this country is that they should grow up by thinking of tomorrow not to heed to what the greedy in society are calling for but to know that if it not ...
read full comment
The GNUPS Coordinating Secretary is a disgrace to student leadership. In fact Politechnic students are suffering. I will entreat polytechnic students to call for emergency congress to suspend Joshua Tettey