John Robbie's Comment

Losing is never a enjoyable experience. But John says we might be able to look back on this loss and be thankful.

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John asks if there is a way the CBD will ever see uniform development, as news of amazing new developments and old rubbish heaps keep appearing in the news.

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Another meeting is to be held tomorrow to once more attempt and decide where the #FeesMustFall debate should go. John thinks this meeting will set the tone for much more than that.

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While many fall on either side (or on the fence) of the argument that all students deserve free education, John  points at other probable causes at the root of all the anger in this debate.

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With no end in sight to the question of whether or not free education in South Africa is possible, John suggests students consider an alternative.

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Johannesburg’s new leader promises to address the decay taking over the inner city and rejuvenate it so that businesses and residents can go back to it once more.

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Sometimes it’s just nice to end the week on a humorous note. John shares an Irish joke.

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Our news stories are littered with ‘royal game’, holders of powerful positions and remain despite poor performance. Who must be held accountable for these appointments and reappointments? 

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Every day brings new elements to the #FeesMustFall story. With students and institutions now in a lockdown after the Minister of Higher Education’s fee increment announcement, the question asked at the start of the movement remains the same….where to now?

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Winnie Madikizela Mandela has made headlines all week on her 80th birthday, reigniting conversations about her role and contribution to SA’s democracy. John wishes the formidable lady a happy birthday.

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