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SAHRC calls for calm ahead of EFF’s anti-racism protest outside Brackenfell High
This after violent confrontations last week dominated the party’s previous protest against an alleged whites only private matric party.
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Brackenfell High will be open despite planned EFF protest - MEC Schäfer
On Friday, EFF supporters are expected to resume their 'protest against racism' demonstration outside Brackenfell High following a tense few days of clashes.
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EFF only wants to intimidate, disrupt schooling at Brackenfell - Schäfer
Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer has accused the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) of not being interested in resolving concerns over alleged racism at Brackenfell High School.
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UPDATE: Police shut down protest near Brackenfell High School
Earlier, there were reports of clashes between police and protestors.
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WC Education MEC calls for calm ahead of EFF protest at Brackenfell High
The red berets are set to return to Brackenfell High School on Friday to demonstrate against alleged racial discrimination at the school.
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Brackenfell High reschedules Friday's exams due to planned EFF protest
Western Cape Education Department (WCED) officials on Tuesday said all grade 11 exams would be rescheduled, but the school would remain open and classes for pupils would continue.
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EFF says protests near Brackenfell High will be peaceful
Following violent clashes between party supporters and some residents last week, the school's governing body has launched a Western Cape High Court bid wanting to restrict the proximity of demonstrators to the school grounds.
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EFF: Brackenfell High’s attempt to halt protesting unnecessary, an overreaction
In an answering affidavit, the EFF argues Brackenfell High School's governing body does not have the authoritative capacity to bring the matter to court.
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Brackenfell High court bid to halt further EFF protests postponed to December
Brackenfell High School’s governing body is seeking an interdict to prevent EFF supporters from demonstrating outside or near the school.
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Brackenfell High SGB distances itself from event that sparked racism storm
In a statement, the school governing body (SGB) reiterated it had nothing to with the event and distances itself from racist comments made on social media.
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'I want him to pay,' says EFF member hit with bat in Brackenfell violence
Sibongile Nkasayi (22) was part of a group of EFF supporters who demonstrated over a private matric party attended by some white pupils, parents and teachers. Amid clashes near the school on Monday, Nkasayi was hit in the back with a baseball bat.
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EFF supporter files assault charges after Brackenfell High attack
The alleged assault took place amid violent clashes outside Brackenfell High School on Monday.
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Jaco Pretorius, who fired airgun in Brackenfell violence, released on warning
Jaco Pretorius was involved in a confrontation that erupted between a group of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporters and some community members, among them parents of learners, outside Brackenfell High School on Monday.
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EFF not deterred by Brackenfell High's move to interdict protest action
The EFF warned that members would return to the school gates, as it was their constitutional right to picket peacefully.
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Brackenfell High: Ongoing tension sparks racial socialisation debate
This after violent clashes between the community members and EFF protesters there on Monday.
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EFF asked Brackenfell High principal to look into racism claims, says party
A group of community members, among them parents of Brackenfell High School learners, sparked a brawl with EFF supporters who'd gathered outside the school to protest.
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Madikizela: EFF's behaviour bears hallmarks of the Nazis
Western Cape Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Bonginkosi Madikizela insists that likening the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to the Nazis is not insensitive and he's accusing the red berets of leading South Africa down the same path as facist Germany.
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DA under fire for comparing EFF with Nazis after Brackenfell school violence
Fights broke out between a group of red berets and parents outside the school on Monday.
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Brackenfell High violence brings back hurtful memories of SA's past - Ramaphosa
'We should not allow what has transpired at Brackenfell High School to be used by any groupings who want to cause racial polarisation,' President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
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WC's Winde calls for calm after violence outside Brackenfell school
Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) gathered outside the school yesterday, demanding that the provincial Education Department takes action against two teachers who'd attended a private matric party recently.
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Schäfer condemns violence, rules out action against Brackenfell High teachers
This after tensions flared up outside Brackenfell High School on Monday morning when some residents, parents, and members of the EFF clashed during a protest called by the party against racism.
