7 June 2010

The South African Democratic Students Movement (SADESMO) has demanded the Department of Basic Education implement free education from grade 1 to grade 12.

"We demand free education from grade 1 to grade 12.  We are fully aware of government's NO-FEE SCHOOLS but we strongly believe that the initiative does not address the issue of access to education for all," said Ntuthuko Majozi, SADESMO President during the launch of Operation Siyabahlangabeza in SOWETO on the 5th of June 2010.

He continued: "We will not rest until our demands are met.  The South African Constitution provides for free basic education. We have waited patiently from 1994 but nothing has happened on that score. We will be silent no longer. SADESMO will champion this cause. And we will emerge victorious."

SADESMO is arranging a meeting with the Minister of Basic Education to discuss this issue and other issues that affects basic education.

"We are trying to secure a meeting with the Minister immediately after the FIFA World Cup to discuss this matter and other issues such as making the Drivers License part of Secondary education curriculum," concluded Majozi.

Issued by:

Ntuthuko Majozi

SADESMO President

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