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The school governing body tried to interdict the party after red beret supporters staged anti-racism demonstrations outside the school in November.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) found no evidence that people were excluded from a private matric farewell event based on their race.
This followed the release of a report which cleared the school of racial exclusion claims.
While the red berets said that Police Minister Bheki Cele was taking the remarks out of context, he warned that there would be consequences against anyone who acted against police officers or their family members.
The organisation used the phrase on a poster about its unsanctioned demonstration following an Economic Freedom Fighter protest relating to a private matric party attended only by some white learners, parents and teachers.
A group of EFF supporters showed up at court on Monday to support the eight accused, who've been charged with public violence.
Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba on Sunday said it was unacceptable that children still openly made judgments about other children based on their race, let alone use crude and hurtful racial comments.
Stun grenades and tear gas marked the end of the Economic Freedom Fighters’ protest in Brackenfell. Here’s a wrap-up of what occurred at the protest. #Brackenfell #EFF
The EFF was in Brackenfell on Friday to demonstrate over alleged racial segregation related to a private matric party only attended by some white pupils, parents, and teachers from Brackenfell High School.
EFF leaders on Friday addressed supporters in Brackenfell following a day marked by several stand-offs with police, who fired tear gas, stun grenades, and used a water cannon to keep the crowd in check.
The Economic Freedom Fighters were at Brackenfell High School to protest against racism. Some community members of Brackenfell also gathered but were told to disperse as they did not have a permit. Police shot water cannons and stun grenades at a large group of EFF to prevent them from moving closer to Brackenfell High school.
Police dispersed the large group of EFF members with stun grenades and water cannons who gathered a block away from Brackenfell High School. Police wanted to keep the group from moving closer to the school. #Brackenfell #EFF
A public order policing commander earlier called on protesters to refrain from pelting objects at officers.
EFF members are returning to Brackenfell High for their anti-racism protest. A heavy police presence is in the area to ensure that there is no violence.
The Economic Freedom Fighters had informed authorities of their intent to stage the demonstration on time.
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporters return to Brackenfell High on Friday. They're demonstrating over alleged racism at the institution.
Last week, a group of party supporters was violently driven away from the school by some angry community members.
