Burning schools undermines right to basic education – SAHRC
5 May 2016
Durban – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned the burning of 17 schools in Vuwani, in the Vhembe District of Limpopo.
The burning of schools was reportedly committed by people opposing a High Court decision in a demarcation matter involving the integration of the Vhembe District, where Vuwani and other villages are situated, into the Malamulele municipality.
SAHRC spokesperson,Isaac Mangena said, while people had the right to demonstrate, they should do so responsibly.
"The right must be exercised in accordance with the law and as such should not be exercised in a manner that results in the destruction of public or private property. This right should be carried out with due regard to the rights of other people," he said.