DA condemns EFF thuggery at Elsenburg College

1 September 2015

The DA strongly condemns the thuggish behaviour by EFF aligned students at Elsenburg Agricultural College today. 

Students were assaulted with whips by protesting members. Yesterday, lectures came to a grinding halt as classes were locked by the EFF. We will be looking to lay criminal charges against this behaviour.

The EFF is clearly sowing racial division and hatred amongst students. This will only result in more conflict on our campuses - when we should all be working together to build an inclusive environment for all.

The DA believes in an open academic environment in which all students have the opportunity to exceed academically. That is why we stand up against racism and discrimination; and that is why we will not allow this level of thuggery to go unchallenged. 

Statement issued by Annette Steyn, DA Shadow Minister of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, September 1 2015