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The Citizen
07-08-2025
- The Citizen
Video: 5 learners arrested after classrooms burnt at Krugersdorp school
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has confirmed that a fire which destroyed two classroom containers at Thuto-Lefa Secondary School in Munsieville, Krugersdorp, may be linked to learner dissatisfaction over a change to the exam timetable. According to Krugersdorp News, police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. 'Subsequently, five learners were arrested [four in Grade 10 and one in Grade 9],' says departmental spokesperson Steve Mabona. 'According to information at our disposal, the fire broke out on the school premises on Wednesday afternoon, August 6. It is alleged that the incident may be linked to learner dissatisfaction with recent timetable changes introduced by the school. The objective of this adjustment is to ensure the completion of the academic syllabus and to provide adequate revision time ahead of upcoming preliminary examinations,' he adds. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane strongly condemns the incident. 'Burning a classroom is not a form of protest; it is a criminal act that robs learners of their right to quality education. We will not tolerate such destructive behaviour, and those responsible must face the full consequences of the law,' Chiloane says. Mabona adds that the department would work with the school and relevant stakeholders to ensure learning continues with minimal disruption. 'Officials will assess the damage and will implement immediate interventions, including the possible deployment of temporary infrastructure,' he concludes. No injuries were reported, but the fire caused significant damage. Watch the video: Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on
IOL News
07-08-2025
- IOL News
Destructive protest: Five learners arrested for classroom fire in Gauteng
A fire broke out at Thuto-Lefa Secondary School in Munsieville, Krugersdorp, on Wednesday, linked to disgruntled learners. Image: Junior Bester A fire broke out at Thuto-Lefa Secondary School in Munsieville, Krugersdorp, on Wednesday, destroying two mobile classrooms. The Gauteng Department of Education said the fire broke out on school premises on Wednesday afternoon. 'It is alleged that the incident may be linked to learner dissatisfaction with recent timetable changes introduced by the school,' said Steve Mabona, spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Education. 'The objective of this adjustment is to ensure the completion of the academic syllabus and to provide adequate revision time ahead of upcoming preliminary examinations.' He said police are investigating circumstances surrounding this incident. Subsequently, five learners, four learners in Grade 10 and one in Grade 9 were arrested. 'It is deeply concerning that opposition to academic planning may have been expressed through such a destructive act,' said Mabona. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Meanwhile, Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, has strongly condemned the incident. 'Burning a classroom is not a form of protest, it is a criminal act that robs learners of their right to quality education. We will not tolerate such destructive behaviour, and those responsible must face the full consequences of the law,' said Chiloane. The Gauteng Department of Education said it will work with the school and relevant stakeholders to ensure that learning continues with minimal disruption. Gauteng MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture, Matome Chiloane Image: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers
