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JOHANNESBURG – The South African Human Rights Commission believes that the police response to the EFF protest at Brackenfell High School could have been handled differently.
The party protested outside the Cape Town school on Friday over alleged racism.
WATCH: Protesters speak out as chaos erupts at Brackenfell School
The police used stun grenades, tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters.
“Overall, I think both officers could have handled the matter better, but under the circumstances, we are happy that they handled it the best they could,” he said. South African Human Rights Commissioner Chris Nissen.
“I also think that the EFF leadership, in terms of guiding the protesters, should have done more.”
READ: Police disperse crowds with tear gas outside Brackenfell High
Meanwhile, Nissen says South Africa is at a tipping point in racism.
It says something must be done about it.
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