Written by: Thembekile Sibiya

The EFF recently marched from Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown and all the way to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in Sandton with a crowd of at least 50 000 people. The march, which was calling for the nationalisation of the economy, attracted a lot of young people and these are some of their reasons for joining the march.

Gladys Motloga, 21: “I want change within our country and also free education. The mine, commercial bank and agricultural institutions should be nationalised.”

Maisha Magomarela, 21: “Economic freedom must not be a dream, and free education can be achieved if the banks can be under government, because most of the economy goes back to the private sectors.”

Nompilo Nduze, 19: “I support the economic freedom march because I want to get affordable tertiary education.”

Nomfundo Radebe, 18: “Our country deserves a better distribution of the economy, and we need better and affordable education.”

Simphiwe Hadebe, 27: “Our country is not at a level where most of us would want it. There is no accountability and follow up on progress with the projects which are being done in our neighbourhood. For example, the housing development at Thula Mrwana where I’m from, the project has been going since 2013 and most of the houses have not been completed.”

Nqobile Dlamini, 19: “I am marching for free education. I come from an underprivileged family and they cannot afford to pay for my school fees, and I’m currently studying mechanical engineering at UJ. With free education, I will be able to get my degree.”

Lucia Mudau, 20: “I’m marching for free education because my parents are not working. I believe that without education I’m forced into uncomfortable situations like resorting to crime. And also, there should be change of leadership in the ruling party because the current political party is not up to standard.”

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