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Jaco Pretorius was involved in a confrontation that broke out between a group of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporters and some community members, including parents of students, outside Brackenfell High School on Monday.
A screenshot of Jaco Pretorius following his arrest for allegedly firing a compressed air rifle during a violent confrontation with EFF protesters outside Brackenfell High School on November 9, 2020. Image: Facebook
CAPE TOWN – CAPE TOWN – The case against a man arrested for firing a gun in public during a protest was postponed on Wednesday until January next year.
Brackenfell resident Jaco Pretorius appeared in Kuils River Magistrates Court Wednesday morning after firing the air rifle during a protest outside Brackenfell High School on Monday.
Pretorius was part of a group of community members and parents who stormed a peaceful protest by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) outside the school on Monday.
EFF supporters demonstrated against alleged racial exclusion at the school after some parents and students from the school held a private tuition dance. The EFF says no black children or parents attended.
Chaos erupted outside the school when EFF protesters were attacked by members of the community. During the fight, Pretorius allegedly fired the gun.
The matter has been postponed for further investigation and Pretorius has been released with a warning. Must return to dock on January 25.
On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a statement of support for the EFF protesters, saying they had the right to protest.
At the same time, another person from the EFF will file a complaint after one of the residents hit him on the back with a bat.
The Western Cape Department of Education has defended the decision to hold the private tuition party, saying in a statement that it was the prerogative of the parents involved to have a private and non-exclusive role.
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