A small group has gathered outside of Parktown Boys’ High School to stand in solidarity with Enoch Mpianzi’s parents #JusticeForEnoch.
The veteran journalist, Karima Brown, put a call out on social media to protest outside of the school today (21 January) to raise awareness of the Grade 8 learner who died at an orientation camp on 15 January.
The Gazette’s journalist Sarah Koning, spoke to Brown about her reasons for the protest.
“I am here to support the family of Enoch, and I am here to support his father’s call, that he wants justice for his son,” said Brown.
Follow the #JusticeForEnoch tweets.
If you would like to join the protest, the group will be gathered outside of the school every day at 7am, check the tweet below.
Sbwl to stand with oVanita! If you're in Jozi, please take a stand fight for #JusticeforEnoch! Everyday outside Parktown Boys High from 7-8 am! Such gross negligence WON'T BE SWEPT UNDER THE CARPET!!! https://t.co/MEsqtZtUEU
— Zoë Charles ✒???????????? (@Zoe_C3) January 21, 2020
Watch the rest of her statement below:
Since Enoch’s untimely death, South Africa as a whole has buzzed with sympathy. Allegations as to the cause and circumstances surrounding his passing have circulated on social media.
Read more here: Outcry among community members while Parktown Boys’ suspended academic programmes yesterday
Flowers have been laid at the entrance of Parktown Boys High School commemorating Enock #ParktownBoysCamp @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/DEBn1fVqPA
— Sarah Koning (@SarahKingon) January 21, 2020
Karima Brown is outside Parktown Boys protesting regarding the silence and lack of accountability shown by the school #ParktownBoysCamp @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/2END7RHTCC
— Sarah Koning (@SarahKingon) January 21, 2020
Protesters demand that the silence surrounding Enock's death be lifted #ParktownBoysCamp @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/MWYQI4v4Dc
— Sarah Koning (@SarahKingon) January 21, 2020
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