Classroom burnt in protest
Residents say enough is enough with containers and want a proper brick and mortar school.
Senior citizens and youth took to the streets chanting and were holding placards with messages that read ‘we want a proper school now, no more containers’.
The gates of the school were locked and pupils and teachers fled the school in fear of their safety.
The road that passes in front of the school was barricaded with stones and burning tyres.
One of the mobile container classrooms was burnt down.
Some of the protesters said they’ve been waiting for a brick and mortar school for 15 years.
“Just like everybody else, we expected development to take effect in this school before others.
“There are three schools currently under construction in Bramfischerville and at least this primary should’ve been included,” said Thobejane.
“We were told that there’s a budget by the Gauteng Department of Education and that government is struggling to find space to build the school.”
A resident, Jerry Mabe, said while there’s a need for a school, government should consider adding a sports facility into the design.
Mabe said: “The sports facility would be helpful in improving learner performance in various sporting codes.”
Councillor Mandla Mlangeni could not be reached for comment.
Phumla Sekhonyane, Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson said district officials visited the area yesterday to address residents.
“A task team has been assigned to look into this matter,” said Sekhonyane.
