Chaos has erupted at the Brackenfell High School in Cape Town. Police have fired water cannons and stun grenades to disperse protestors. It’s not clear at this stage what triggered the violence but tensions rose when police said more than the 100 people allowed as per the permit were outside the school.
The EFF has this morning began a peaceful march to the school over allegations that black students were excluded from what was seemingly a private matric farewell party with white students only.
The City of Cape Town has granted the party a permit, allowing 100 members to join the demonstration. Earlier this month, EFF supporters were confronted by parents outside the school, resulting in one arrest. Various other organisations are also expected to join today’s protest.
