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Storm destroys classroom roofs, help needed

Principal Bafana Mnisi, "We urge the public to help in any way they can."

August 27, 2023
Matthew Handley Less than a minute
Elusindisweni Primary School damages.

Friday night’s severe storm has destroyed two of Elusindisweni Primary School’s classroom roofs.

Strong winds caused the collapse of the Grade 2 and Grade 7 roofs, with no one injured as the incident occurred at roughly 21:30 on Friday, August 25.

Elusindisweni Primary School damages.

A school meeting will take place on Monday morning, to decide the correct course of action for the affected classes.

School principal Bafana Mnisi told the Middelburg Observer, “We urge the public to help in any way they can.’

Elusindisweni Primary School damages.

‘Whether through financial means or the donation of tables, chairs or zinc sheets for repairs, any and all help will be greatly appreciated.”

If you would like to help, contact Mr Bafana Mnisi on 072 584 5391.

Elusindisweni Primary School damages.

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August 27, 2023
Matthew Handley Less than a minute

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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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