29 February 2008
The Africa National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) strongly condemns the racial abuse suffered by university employees, whom mainly were women, at the hands students at the University of the Free State.
The disrespect for the basic human rights and dignity of the workers portrayed in the video footage has no room in our democracy.
The ANCWL joins all progressive forces in denouncing the actions of these students and calls upon the authorities of the university to act swiftly to address issues of racial integration and the empowerment of women on the campus.
We call upon the people of South Africa especially women to unite in educating our children about the importance of respecting and protecting the dignity of all people especially women, as it is enshrined in our constitution.
Issued by the ANCWL
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