When severe storms damaged Beestepan Agricultural High School on August 24, Grade 12 learners were left without a safe place to prepare for and write their final matric exams.

Library roof restored

“While the Department of Education was slow to manage the disaster, we stepped up. On September 2, the DA committed to taking action. Thanks to incredible local Good Samaritans and the power of public-private partnerships, we are proud to share that the school library roof was fully repaired by September 12 – in just 10 days!” said the DA mayoral candidate for Middelburg, Bosman Grobler, during a visit to the school.
“If this is what the DA can accomplish in opposition through community action and partnerships, imagine what we can achieve when we govern Steve Tshwete Municipality,” he added.

He urged the Mpumalanga Department of Education to repair the rest of the school facilities.

The Mpumalanga Department of Education condemned the actions taken after the storm.
Their full response will be published on this website.