By AGISANANG SCUFF

9 March 2026- The North West Department of Education said has been shocked to learn that the administration block at Kgamanyane Secondary School in Moruleng village, near Rustenburg was gutted by fire at approximately 4:15am on Sunday. The department said a member of the School Governing Body (SGB), who resides near the school noticed the fire in the early hours and immediately alerted the school principal.

The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said upon receiving the call, the principal promptly contacted the fire department and the police. Motsumi said at the time, the fire department arrived at the scene, the fire had already destroyed a significant portion of the administration block.

“Despite their prompt response, extensive damage had already been caused to offices, equipment and important administrative records.

“Areas destroyed by the fire are staff room, food storage area, staff kitchen, ablution facilities for males and females, administration offices, sick bay, strong room, photocopiers, refrigerators, cupboards, desk learners books and critical school files.

“We express our deep disappointment following the fire incident. This is a serious setback to the school and community. These acts are efforts which undermine education infrastructure in the province and cannot be tolerated,” she said.

Motsumi further said she wants to assure the school management, learners, parents, and the broader community that her department will provide the necessary support to ensure that teaching and learning continues without any disruption. She added that, they call on law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter and urged community members to come forward with any information that may assist in identifying those responsible.

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