THUGS saw the school holidays as a chance to break into the school.
Some were excited when schools opened yesterday, but teachers at Sibonele Lower Primary School in J section, KwaMashu, were in for a surprise.
The school had been broken into and the computers and equipment stolen.
An SGB member said they suspected the thugs gained entry through the roof.
“The principal phoned me to tell me the computers and tablets were gone. I went to school and was met with this terrible scene.
“It is shocking that equipment which gives our children a future should be stolen like this.”
More than 30 computers and tablets were gone. The SGB member said the school had an alarm and the principal had told him the security company called him on Sunday.
“The principal said the company told him there was a problem with the alarm. He told them to fix it, not thinking there was a robbery. He only realised yesterday what was going on.”
Principal Lindokuhle Madonsela confirmed the incident and referred the People’s Paper to the department.
Education spokesman Scelo Khuzwayo told the SunTeam they had not
received a report.
received a report.
“Residents in the area where the school is located must work with us.
“I’m sure some residents have knowledge of the incident and we urge anyone who knows something to contact the police.”
Colonel Thembeka Mbhele said: “A case of business robbery was opened after a school was broken into by unknown suspects.
“Computers, an overhead projector, monitor, desktop, laptop, paper, money boxes, hockey kits, tools and speakers were stolen.”
No one has been arrested and police are investigating.
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