An administration block at Kgamanyane Secondary School in Moruleng village, North West, caught fire in the early hours of Sunday, leaving offices, equipment and important school records destroyed.
In a statement, the North West department of education said a large part of the building was damaged. This included the staff room, food storage area, staff kitchen, male and female ablution facilities, administration offices, sick bay and strongroom.
North West education MEC Viola Motsumi assured the school’s management, pupils and parents that the department would provide the necessary support to ensure that teaching and learning continue without disruption.
Arson is suspected.
She urged community members to come forward with any information that could help identify those responsible. The department confirmed that police investigations are under way.
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