YCLSA *YCLSA Media Release, 15 September 2010 * *YCLSA condemns killing of student in COSAS protest*The Young Communist league of South Africa (uFasimba) condemns the killing of 17 year old, *Nontsikelelo Nokela* by Police officers. The student was part of hundreds of protesting students led by COSAS in the Free State marching against the sitting of trial exams. It comes as a shock that police officers would use such brutal force to disperse unarmed students.
We send our heart-felt condolences to the family and call upon the SAPS to investigate as to why police officers would not use measures such as water cannons to control the crowd if that was deemed necessary in the first instance. This is tantamount to murder and the responsible officer should be held accountable and charged accordingly. No amount of stones thrown by students at police officers can warrant such irresponsible behaviour.
The YCLSA has extended an invitation to all stakeholders to meet tomorrow in order to assist in the current crisis we are seeing, pertaining to matriculants in order to find an amicable solution.
This is also in support of the proposed Matric intervention programme proposed by COSAS in order to assist matriculants in preparation for the finals. The invitation has been extended to all PYA structures, as well as Minister of Higher and Basic education. We hope that all stakeholders involved (particularly the Department of Basic Education and students) can work hand in hand in finding a solution which will deter the current issues from affecting final examinations.
*Issued by the YCLSA Head Office* * * *Contact:* *Gugu Ndima* *National Spokesperson* *076 783 1516* -- You are subscribed. This footer can help you. Please POST your comments to [email protected] or reply to this message. You can visit the group WEB SITE at http://groups.google.com/group/yclsa-eom-forum for different delivery options, pages, files and membership. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please email [email protected] . You don't have to put anything in the "Subject:" field. You don't have to put anything in the message part. All you have to do is to send an e-mail to this address (repeat): [email protected] .
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