MEDIA STATEMENT BY: 
MR BEN SKOSANA  MP
IFP WESTERN CAPE CORE GROUP MEMBER

31 January 2008

The Inkatha Freedom Party in the Western Cape strongly condemns the actions of certain Khayelitsha residents who reacted with abuse and violence by stoning a teacher's house simply because he is coloured and wants to live in the neighbourhood. 

The IFP believes that this is totally against the spirit of Ubuntu and peaceful co-existence.

Such shameful actions must be condemned in the strongest possible manner and cannot be allowed in the present democratic South Africa, where people are allowed to live where they can afford to establish their homes and raise their children.

The IFP would like to call on the leaders of Khayelitsha to urgently address the situation. These residents who reacted with such race hate must be reminded that the Constitution of South Africa states that everyone has the right to freedom of movement, and everyone has the right to reside anywhere in South Africa. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr Ben Skosana MP: 082 887 2779
Liezl van der Merwe: 083 611 7470