Cosas members attack Germiston school

[schumi]

Johannesburg - Chaos broke out at Germiston High School on Friday when about 200 members of the Congress of South African Students movement (Cosas) stormed the school throwing stones and vandalising the premises.

The action was triggered after three leaders of the organisation were chased off the school premises by the principal when they arrived unannounced to hand over a memorandum. It is unclear exactly what the pupils are demanding.

Six vehicles belonging to staff were allegedly damaged, while pupils and teachers locked themselves inside classrooms during the incident.

Police spokesman Manaka Raphulu said the group of 200 forced their way onto the property when their leaders were chased out of the school.

“Their leaders were chased out as correct protocol wasn’t followed,” said Raphulu.

He couldn’t confirm whether the three members who were arrested would be released in the care of their parents or spend the night in custody. They trio face a public violence charge.

They are aged between 16 and 17 years old.

On Friday night Cosas provincial chairperson Nkhobo Khomongoe called for the immediate release of the pupils saying “now is a very crucial time for their studies”.

More at http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/cosas-members-attack-germiston-school-1.1931562#.ViHgRG6-Opo

 

[Toby]

now is a very crucial time for their studies

I am glad the see it that way.

So they can stay locked up for the weekend and learn how the bail and court system works

 

[CB40]

On Friday night Cosas provincial chairperson Nkhobo Khomongoe called for the immediate release of the pupils saying “now is a very crucial time for their studies”.
:wtf: should have thought about that before they behaved like hooligans

 

[Fuzzbox]

And they call these THUGS leaders.
What about the students that want to learn.
They must be held to ransom by these clowns that probably don't even go to the school.
Lets try and destroy a school that works.

 

[Shimmeringshadow]

A similar event took place in Polokwane some weeks ago but it didn't seem to have made the headlines.

 

[Seriously]

On Friday night Cosas provincial chairperson Nkhobo Khomongoe called for the immediate release of the pupils saying “now is a very crucial time for their studies”.

They obviously have to much time on their hands they do not use for studying. So instead of running amok at schools let them study in jail under "supervision".