Pupils at North West school return to find roof covering three classrooms stolen

The roof at Mmanjaakgora Primary School in Prisca village, Moretele, which covers three classrooms, has been stolen.

According to the North West education department, the theft was noticed on Saturday and has caused significant disruption to the educational environment and the community.

Education MEC Viola Motsumi condemned the incident. 

“We confirm the roof of the structure that accommodates three classrooms — grades R, 1, 2 and 3 has been stolen,” said Motsumi.

“The theft of the school roof is not only a criminal act but a direct attack on the future of our children. It is disheartening to see such behaviour, especially as we prepare for the reopening of schools for the third term in the thick of winter.”