Police and security guards are patrolling the grounds of Masibambisane Secondary School in Delft after a fire was allegedly set in the principal’s office and pupils again disrupted classes.
The school was closed for a number of days last month after pupils disrupted classes, demanding that political activity be allowed at the school.
The school reopened on Tuesday and the same pupils again disrupted classes and intimidated others to join them. Later that night, a fire broke out in the principal’s office.
Provincial police spokesman Frederick van Wyk said on Wednesday afternoon it was quiet at the school but police would continue their patrols there.
On Tuesday night one of the rooms was burnt, in what police believe is an act of arson.
Education MEC Donald Grant said:
“Security guards… managed to interrupt the alleged arsonists before further damage was caused.
“It is not yet confirmed if this incident is related to the ongoing disruptions at the school, but it is clear that those involved will be strictly dealt with in terms of the law.”
Grant had said it appeared that a number of pupils, led by three ringleaders, vented their frustration with the school by stoning teachers’ cars and other property during disruptions there last month. - Cape Times