Wind damages Hlobisa Primary School in Sakhile

Emergency personnel were dispatched to the affected areas to provide assistance.

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Wind damages Hlobisa Primary School in Sakhile . Photo supplied

Strong wind has on October 19 caused significant damage at Hlobisa Primary School in Sakhile.

According to the Lekwa Municipality six classrooms sustained damage to their roofs, as well as a church mission house and other properties in Ward 1.

Emergency personnel were dispatched to the affected areas to provide assistance.

“The team helped with placing tents over the damaged school roof to provide temporary protection and worked to secure the affected areas to ensure the safety of learners, staff, residents and the surrounding community,” said Lubabalo Manjenge, Lekwa Municipality communications manager.

Manjenge said the municipality continues to prioritise the safety of the affected community and will provide further updates as necessary.