Eastern Cape Education authorities are investigating the cause of a fire which destroyed the administration block of a school in Libode.
Education MEC, Mandla Makupula, said that the principal's office, as well as the office of his deputy and the staff at the Chief Henry Boklein School in Libode, were destroyed in Wednesday night's fire.
Department spokesperson, Mali Mtima, said”everything in the principal's office, his deputy and staffroom burnt down,” he said.
“The matter has been reported to the local police as there is strong evidence of arson. I, therefore, appeal to the public to please help the police in their investigation, through their cooperation to ensure if there is any foul-play, those involved are brought to book,” he added.
“As the department, we are busy developing an urgent intervention to ensure teaching and learning is not compromised by this. The district director is scheduled to talk to the school community including learners of this school, this morning (Thurs)”.
Mtima said that MEC Makupula also appealed for calm to allow the police to conduct a thorough investigation.
