The long weekend of the Youth Month turned out to be an unfortunate one for the North West Department of Education after an administration block burnt down to ashes on Saturday, 17 June 2023.

The cause of fire is still unknown. It is reported that around 16:00 in the afternoon the principal was alerted by another teacher that the administration block was on fire.

Upon his arrival at the school already the fire department was already at the school extinguishing the fire.

The fire damaged 2 computers, 5 huge photocopying machines, text books, office furniture. The fire damages are estimated to several millions.

The MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi was disappointed that the incident happened immediately after the Youth Day.

“On behalf of the department l wish to express our extreme disappointment that this unfortunate incident happens immediately after a historic day of June 16. This is a real draw back for the department especially now during a critical period of the mid year examination.

“We really do not expect such a horrible incident like this in our schools. Already we are working on the list of schools which need our attention during this financial year. This one was never in our plans at all. We are confident that the police will get to the bottom of what caused fire”, said MEC Motsumi

The Grade 12 are expected to finish their mid year examination on Wednesday, 21 June 2023.

For more information please contact:
Mphata Molokwane
Departmental Spokesperson
Cell: 0829793638