Manenberg tense after midweek gang violence
WC Education Dept pleased with first term
The first school term concluded on Friday with learners returning to class in a little more than week.
Police apprehended a 25-year-old man and recovered a 9mm firearm.
Many pupils stayed away from school over the past two weeks as gang violence escalated.
Principal at Manenberg primary school says calm has be restored to the area.
The WC High Court has overturned an order compelling officials to beef up security.
The Western Cape Education Department says increased police patrols will continue in Manenberg.
A teacher at a Manenberg high school has welcomed more regular policing in the area.
WC Education Dept says it’s dealing with a court order to increase security at Manenberg schools.
The Western Cape government has been ordered to improve security in Manenberg schools.
The CPF has called for more police to patrol the area saying it is very unsafe especially for children.