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By Theolin Tembo 
1 hour ago
Cape Town – The MEC for Education in the Western Cape, Debbie Schäfer, condemned the attack outside Brackenfell High School on Monday between EFF members and residents.
An EFF protest outside the high school against alleged racism turned violent Monday morning when a fight broke out between protesters and residents.
A man, 39, was arrested after firing multiple shots into the air from a crowd of protesters packed outside the high school.
While the man was reportedly first charged with attempted murder, police later confirmed that he had been charged with public violence and not attempted murder, as indicated above.
Schäfer lashed out at the incident, saying she was “deeply disturbed” by the violent clashes that occurred during a private enrollment celebration organized by some parents of students attending the school.
“I strongly condemn both the actions of EFF members and parents outside of the school, who used violence to address their concerns. Violent attacks are simply not acceptable and will in no way benefit our students.
“Violence is not the solution to resolve disagreements either. I urge all parties to engage with each other in a responsible and adult way, as SAPS ensures that our students are protected from this type of violence, ”said Schäfer.
“Our students are currently writing matriculation exams after a stressful and difficult year, and the EFF knows very well that this type of confrontation will disrupt learning and cause unnecessary distress for our students. Deliberately instigating this type of confrontation clearly demonstrates that EFF has little concern for the well-being of learners.
“It’s another attempt by them to sow further division with populist antics,” he said.
Western Cape EFF President Melikhaya Xego said he was shocked by the behavior and aggression he witnessed at the organization’s protest outside Brackenfell High School.
“We are not happy with what is happening here today. Our intention was not to cause any chaos, but to peacefully protest against racism in this school. We oppose racism like EFF, and we have proof that the show was a racist act. “
Schäfer added: “Whatever your opinion, the fact is that the event in question was organized privately, in a private place, by individuals. The school had nothing to do with the organization or management of that event. It was not supported, funded or endorsed by the school in any way. The school did not hold a matrix dance this year due to Covid-19 concerns.
“The Western Cape Department of Education cannot and will not take action against educators who were invited as guests and attended a private event, did not organize and had no prior knowledge of the attendees. We are also not in the business of prescribing who people should invite to private events off school property. “
One Arrested For Attempted Murder As EFF Clashes With Parents At Cape Town High School
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– IOL News (@IOL) November 9, 2020
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