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Protests at South African School After Viral Photo Sparks Outrage

Tension has been running high at Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke in the North West after a photo emerged online showing black pupils sitting separately from their white classmates.

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Schoolchildren at Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke.

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North West MEC of education and sports development Sello Lehari visits the school.

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The North West town of Schweizer-Reneke is at the centre of a race row.

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