What happened at hoerskool brackenfell?
The school made headlines when protests erupted on Monday 9 November amid allegations that teachers attended a private matric function that 42 students — only white — attended. After news spread of the private event, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) protested at the school on Monday 9 November.
How much is Brackenfell High School fees?
In 2020 schools fees at Brackenfell High were R23 400. On par with the only other high school in the suburb. Fees have increased well above inflation since I was enrolled. The Western Cape Education Department says 254 Grade 12s from BHS are sitting for their final exams this year.
Is Brackenfell High School a government school?
Brackenfell High School (Afrikaans: Hoërskool Brackenfell) is a public, co-educational high school in Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa.
Why is EFF protesting at Brackenfell High School?
A permit was granted for the EFF protest outside Brackenfell High School today, giving permission for 100 protestors to hand over a memorandum to the school. The EFF said the aim of the protest was to highlight alleged racism and segregation at the school, something that learners have posted about on social media.
Why are there protests in Brackenfell?
EFF members were silently protesting against alleged racism at the school. On Monday tensions erupted between a group of Economic Freedom Fighters and members of the Brackenfell community following a protest over an alleged whites only matric event.
Where in South Africa is brackenfell?
Western Cape province
Brackenfell is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa at the gateway to the Cape Winelands. Organisationally and administratively it is included in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality as a Northern Suburb and is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Cape Town City Bowl.
How big is brackenfell?
25.27 km2
Organisationally and administratively it is included in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality as a Northern Suburb and is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Cape Town City Bowl….
| Brackenfell | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Established | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.27 km2 (9.76 sq mi) |
What is the story behind brackenfell?
In 1901 Andries Brink sold a portion of his farm Kruispad to George Henry Walton, a Scottish immigrant, who named his purchase Brackenfell in honour of his homeland. In 1903 Walton sold the property to the Brackenfell Estate Granite and Brick Company who developed it as a granite quarry.
Where in SA is brackenfell?
Is Brackenfell a suburb?
Brackenfell is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa at the gateway to the Cape Winelands. Organisationally and administratively it is included in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality as a Northern Suburb and is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Cape Town City Bowl.
How old is Brackenfell?
| Brackenfell | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Established | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.27 km2 (9.76 sq mi) |
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