While the country was commemorating Human Rights Day on Sunday, skelms in Hanover Park were limiting children’s right to education as they stole stationery and other items.
Parkfields Primary School was once again broken into by heartless skelms who gained entry by forcing open a window grill.
Western Cape Education Department spokesperson Unathi Booi confirmed the break-in.
“I can confirm that one of the Grade R classes has been broken into on 21 March 2021,” Booi says.
“The stationery was stolen as well as wet wipes, sanitisers and tissues.
“The case is now with SAPS and an investigation is underway.
“The total value of items is still to be determined.”
Earlier this year, skelms stole a gate and motor at the school.
The gate was later found through the hard work of the community with the police.
Class teacher Soraya Salaam says: “Parents went out this year and bought all items that were required by the school, including the unemployed parents.
“What saddens us is the fact that some of these thugs have siblings in the school.”
Booi said the department is in discussion with the school regarding other possible safety methods that can be put in place.
“We would like to appeal to all communities to please assist us by reporting suspicious activity or the sale of goods obtained at schools to SAPS immediately.
“The theft of perimeter fencing for example is very public and we ask that all communities keep their eyes open to alert SAPS to any removal of fencing.”