WC education MEC lays criminal charges
Oscar Thomas
17 September 2014
“The charges relate to the South African Schools Act Shelver added.
Western Cape MEC of Education Debbie
Schafer on Tuesday laid criminal charges in terms of the South African Schools
Act.
This is due to the protest action in
Grabouw which has resulted in school children not attending school.
Protestors in the area took to the street
on Monday and Tuesday protesting over service delivery issues in the area.
MEC
Schafer said police need to act swiftly to restore order in the community so
that teaching can resume.
Ministerial Spokesperson Jessica Shelver said over 6,000 learners have been affected by these violent protests.
Shelver said Minister Schafer has
laid charges against the African National Congress, the Ses'Khona People's
Rights Movement and the GCA.
Shelver said Minister Schafer has
evidence that these groups are behind the violent protest.
“The charges relate to the South African Schools Act Shelver added.
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