Mugoidwa Secondary School in Tshivulana Villiage in Vuwani torched
The Mugoidwa Secondary School in Tshivulana Villiage in Vuwani was torched last night (Tuesday) in a despicable act of vandalism. Fire fighters and law enforcement agencies worked late into the night to quell the blaze. It is unclear at this stage what the cost and extent of the damage to the school is. This is despite an agreement reached that schooling in the area would return to normal this morning.
All learners are expected to return to school in the Vuwani area today. The department used last week to prepare for the reopening of schools and to make sure the necessary resources were in place. All schools will open as planned and Limpopo Education Department officials will be on hand to assist learners from Mugoidwa Secondary.
The Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga is appalled that another school has been torched bringing the number of schools burnt in this area 29.
The Minister has reiterated that the wanton destruction of school property will not be tolerated and has called upon law enforcement agencies to act swiftly to ensure those responsible are brought to book.
“The act of destroying a school is one of the most heinous crimes imaginable. Not only are these criminals damaging State property worth millions of Rands that the tax payer will have to fund, but they are holding the lives of these learners to ransom and putting the future of our children in jeopardy," said Minister Motshekga.
She calls on the community to help protect schools at all cost. The community needs to work with police to identify the criminals and put them behind bars.
Enquiries:
Elijah Mhlanga
Cell: 083 580 8275
Troy Martens
Cell: 079 899 3070 or 062 788 3733
