Duke of Africa @Allezamani on Twitter:

It just dawned on me now that it’s actually stupid making primary and secondary school students wear white socks in a state and country filled with red soil. Who made that rule?

Additional comments:

The tradition of requiring primary and secondary school students to wear white socks presents a daily struggle for both parents and children living in regions characterized by red soil. This color choice seems fundamentally impractical when paired with the local environment. Keeping white fabric pristine against the staining power of iron rich earth is an uphill battle that many find exhausting and illogical. It creates unnecessary stress for families who must constantly wash and bleach garments that are destined to be discolored within hours of leaving the house. This specific school dress code requirement serves as a prime example of colonial era policies that were never adapted to the practical realities of the local geography. Perhaps it is time to modernize school uniforms and prioritize comfort and common sense over outdated aesthetics.