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Africa News of Tuesday, 25 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Jacob Zuma’s son volunteers financial assistance to University of KwaZulu-Natal students

Duduzane Zuma Duduzane Zuma

Jacob Zuma’s son, Duduzane Zuma has promised to help students of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban pay their fees after receiving letters from them, asking for financial assistance.

Vowing to wade into the matter, the son of the former South African President pledged an undisclosed amount to support the students who revolted over the payment of 15% historical debt.

Students unable to afford this fee took their anger on the management, destroying buildings all over campus.

The former President's son urged for calm as he assured them that violence was not the way of passing their frustrations across.

“To my good brothers at UKZN, let’s stop burning our buildings. We’re smarter than that. I understand your frustrations, I understand your anger. Let’s channel our frustrations, let’s hone in on our anger and let’s make a difference. We will sit down, I will come to you and we will do what needs to be done,” said Zuma.

Duduzane also called for empathy for the past and present leadership “who have to deliver on the mandate,” although it is not clear which organisation’s leadership he was referring to.

“Let us empathise with the delegates that may be frustrated by messaging that they may not be getting across, let us empathise with the broader public and let’s use Cosas as a vehicle to meaningful change and understand the frustrations that they have,” Zuma added.