President Cyril Ramaphosa himself has commented on the controversial Brackenfell High School ordeal. In a statement issued by the Presidency...
President Cyril Ramaphosa himself has commented on the controversial Brackenfell High School ordeal. In a statement issued by the Presidency, Ramaphosa described the incident as deeply regrettable and called on all involved to 'act responsibly':
“At this most important and difficult time for matriculants not only at Brackenfell High School but around the country, the spectacle of parents and protestors coming to blows at the school gate is deeply unfortunate."
Ramaphosa says the incident had brought back 'hurtful memories' of SA's past.
The President defended the EFF's involvement by pointing out that citizens have the right to engage in peaceful protest:
“It is the right of every South African to engage in peaceful protest, and any actions to suppress the right to freedom of expression, particularly through violence and intimidation, must be roundly condemned."
Ramaphosa says the violence on Monday reminded the nation of a time before democracy:
“What happened today brings back hurtful memories of a past we should never seek to return to."
As for the matric party that sparked the controversy, Ramaphosa called for citizens to be mindful of their actions:
“We should be ever mindful of the extent to which our actions, both publicly and in private, undermine the cherished principle of non-racialism upon which our democracy was founded."
The incident prompted Ramaphosa to warn against using the situation to racially polarise the nation:
“We should not allow what has transpired at Brackenfell High School to be used by any groupings who want to cause racial polarisation."
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