The Manenberg Community Policing Forum (CPF) has issued a stern warning to those spreading false information about the Manenberg Primary School being relocated.

CPF Deputy Chairperson Vanessa Adriaanse clarified that there was never any discussions about moving the school.

“We had engaged with key role players to find collaborative measures to bring an end to the ongoing violence in the area. Last year, we faced severe challenges, including gang violence and shootings near the school, raising serious concerns about the safety of the children. However, we have no idea where the rumors about the school being relocating stems from.”

Adriaanse added that the demonstration outside the school yesterday was not only disruptive to school operations but also created widespread confusion.

“As adults what example are we setting by instigating and intimating children, in telling them not to go to school. As a community we are already faced with several social ills, the last thing we can do is create an environment where our children are not attending school.”

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Meanwhile the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) spokesperson Bronagh Hammond emphasised there are no plans to relocate the school.

“We can confirm that the school is not closing nor relocating and this was discussed with parents. We appeal to the public to refrain from sharing misinformation that continues to cause unnecessary panic and stress.”