Earlier this morning the student governing body (SGB) at Promosa Secondary burned tyres outside the school in protest over power cuts.
The JB Marks municipality has cut off the school’s electricity due to non-payment of services. The school has been in the dark for over two months.
According to one of the teachers at the school who wished to remain anonymous, there is a rumour that the Department of Education has not paid any money to the school for three terms to cover the electricity bills.
The teacher added that the SGB has commanded them not leave the school premises. ‘It’s not a hostile situation, however, we cannot leave the school premises. Only learners have freedom of movement,’ said the teacher.
The DA said in a statement that it will write will write to the MEC for education, Sello Lehari, requesting him to immediately act and ensure that schools’ water and electricity bills are paid and that their electricity is reconnected.
Furthermore, Glenville Fransman, a DA councillor, says the DA will also engage with the NW premier, Job Mokgoro and ask him to intervene and make sure the power is switched back on.
