A devastating fire broke out at Noordgesig Secondary School on Thursday 27th June 2024, leaving the administration block and several attached classrooms in ruins. Emergency personnel worked tirelessly for hours to extinguish the blaze, preventing further damage.
Acting Principal Ms. G. Mogale, along with the School Governing Body (SGB), issued a statement confirming the incident. According to their official communication, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities have been notified, and investigations are ongoing.
Community members rallied together to assist in containing the fire. Their quick action helped prevent the flames from spreading to other parts of the school. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries during the incident.
Unverified Claims Circulating on WhatsApp Groups
In the aftermath of the fire, unverified messages began circulating on WhatsApp groups. These messages allege that learners were informed that they should no longer come to school until the reopening of the schools, they were not given a reason. They were dismissed to go home, and after a few moments, the school was on fire.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, it is alleged that a District official from the Department of Education was the one who delivered the message to the learners. It is alleged that learners were not pleased by that. Apparently they expressed their desire to be addressed directly by their principal.
The Noordgesig community now awaits further updates from the authorities as they continue their investigations into this tragic event. Meanwhile, the school community grapples with the loss of essential facilities and classrooms.
Our thoughts are with the learners, staff, and families affected by this devastating fire. We will keep you informed as more details emerge.
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Note: This article is based on available information and may be subject to updates as the investigation progresses.