IFP concerned about escalating acts of violence at institutions of higher learning

MEDIA STATEMENT RELEASED BY:
MR ALFRED MPONTSHANE MP
IFP SPOKESPERSON ON EDUCATION

September 18, 2006

Mr Alfred Mpontshane, the IFP spokesperson on Education, today said:
"The IFP notes with concern the shooting incident that took place at the Umlazi Campus of the Mangosuthu Technikon this weekend, especially in the wake of all the recent violent protest action that shook the University of Zululand and the Tshwane University of Technology."

"We would like to call on the Education Minister once again to provide guidance and to chart a way forward with the governing body and university council on how to create a safer environment for students on campuses around the country."

Mr Mpontshane concluded by saying: "With the rise of incidents in school violence around the country, as well as acts of violence at our institutions of higher learning, we urge the Education Minister, and all concerned parties to renew their efforts in curbing violence at all institutions of learning."


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP: 083 441 6201
Noleen Hendricks: 082 886 9848