Maynier applauds security measures as vandalism declines

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has reported a drop in school vandalism over the recent summer holiday.

According to the department, 36 incidents were recorded at 32 schools. This is a decrease from 47 incidents at 34 schools during the previous holiday period. Stolen items included electricity cables, plumbing fixtures, and kitchen equipment.

Education MEC David Maynier stated that subsidised security and strengthened partnerships with police at 441 schools helped improve vigilance over the break.

"Nevertheless, this is still 36 incidents too many," Maynier said. "If you have any information about the incidents that occurred over the school holidays, please speak up. You may hold the key piece of information that will allow SAPS to arrest the perpetrators and recover our school's stolen property."