MEC Lesufi Re-opens Roodepoort Primary School

21 April 2015

The Gauteng MEC for Education, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, has taken a decision to re-open Roodepoort Primary School with effect from today.

MEC Lesufi had taken a decision on Friday, 17 April 2015 to close the school due to ongoing disruptions of teaching and learning at the school.  Acting out of the best interest of the learners and ensuring that their right to receive education is in no way compromised, the MEC took a decision to re-open the school.  This follows a request from parents of the learners at the school in a meeting yesterday.

The gates of the school were opened this morning and teachers and learners where allowed in. The MEC has also taken a decision that the Principal and the two Deputy Principals be returned to the school today.

The department has deployed officials to the school to monitor the situation, ensure that there is stability and that teaching and learning continues without any disruptions.

Law enforcement agencies have also been deployed to the school to ensure that learners, educators and the school property are protected.

Statement issued by Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Phumla Sekhonyane, April 21 2015