Huge repair bill for schools following Cape storms and fires
19 June 2017
Cape Town - Last week's Cape storm and the inferno which hit the Southern Cape have resulted in damages worth an estimated R124m to schools across the province, Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schafer said on Monday.
Extreme weather on June 14 saw 170 schools damaged, while two others were damaged in the Knysna fires.
"The extent of damage at each school varies but includes roof damage at 102 schools, damage to fences at 27 schools, structural damage at 14 schools and damage to mobile classrooms at four schools. Schools have also reported other damages which include fire damage, fallen trees and damage to electrical components," Schafer said in a statement.
The remedial costs amount has not yet been finalised as role-players are still visiting some schools.