Whites only school withdraws case

JOHANNESBURG A former whites only school in Potgietersrus that was forced to admit blacks has suspended plans to fight the decision…

JOHANNESBURG A former whites only school in Potgietersrus that was forced to admit blacks has suspended plans to fight the decision through South Africa's highest court, court officials said yesterday.

"There's a formal withdrawal before the judges. The case will not proceed," the Constitutional Court registrar, Mr Martie Nienhaber, said.

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