Gaborone — For the first time the Ministry of Education (MOE) is right this time. They got things right. They took a trip to Cape Town and analysed the way of life here.

South Africa is very cheap to stay in. The government is giving us R1500 for accommodation but an apartment is between 1600 to 2000 Rands per person. Tranport costs R6 one-way trip (R500/month) but now we can go stay at places worst than old Naledi for just around 300rands per month. Life expectancy there is apparently 30. For those who can take risks there are more effective methods of fixing the deficit, a female friend of mine is making a killing, up to R2000 a day on prostitution then she adds to the allowance to survive.

Some students also told me they have befriended some South Africans and they sell dagga to make ends meet. So I agree with the mps that there is no need to increase the allowance unless maybe when we are close to the elections.