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There were clashes between residents and EFF members outside Brackenfell High School.
EFF members protest outside Brackenfell High School. Image: EFF Western Cape / Twitter.
CAPE TOWN – The dispute over a private tuition party in Brackenfell on Monday sparked violence outside a school.
There were clashes between residents and members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) at the gates of Brackenfell High School.
The EFF went there, demanding action against two teachers who were in private function, attended by white students and their parents.
EFF Provincial President Melikhaya Xego said that when the members arrived at the school, there were people gathered who were not parents.
He said that party members were attacked, and only then did the police intervene and fire stun grenades.
In one video, people were seen physically assaulting each other and throwing stones at each other.
Xego said they wanted to make a supervisory visit but were prevented from doing so.
“I was surprised that, as members of Parliament, they blocked us and told us not to enter the school.”
Education MEC Debbie Schafer has strongly condemned the actions of EFF members and parents.
“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 interact with each other in a responsible and adult way; and for (the South African Police Service) to ensure that our students are protected from this type of violence and disruption. ”
Schafer said he strongly condemned the actions of the EFF and parents outside the school who used violence to address their concerns.
She added that whatever your opinion, the event in question was organized privately, in a private location, by individuals.
Xego added: “In the presence of the police, they attacked the EFF members and then the EFF members retaliated. Only then did the police intervene. The whole battle happened in front of the police, who did nothing ”.
Meanwhile, a man was arrested for firing an air pistol when violence broke out outside the school.
Noloyiso Rwexana from the police said: “The police took steps to disperse the crowd. No injuries were reported. A case of public violence was opened for investigation; and they arrested a 39-year-old man ”.
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