Malamulele High School Set Alight: Police launch manhunt for suspects

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By Samantha Allen

Published: May 5, 2022 | 2:12 PM GMT

South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mamphaswa Seabi said Malamulele officers were patrolling the area on Wednesday night when they spotted flames on the school premises.

After rushing to the scene, it was found that the school had been torched and firefighters were called to the scene to extinguish the blaze.

“The school gates were locked and Police broke the padlocks to gain access to the premises and found that the staffroom block was blazing with fire where all the stationaries, laptops, printing machines and many other items were kept,” said Seabi.

FOOD PARCELS STOLEN

Further investigation revealed that one of the classrooms where the school kept its feeding scheme food was broken into.

Police found that food parcels were missing while others were scattered across the school grounds.

A hole in the wire fence around the perimeter was discovered. Some of the stolen food parcels were found next to the hole.

“A manhunt has since been launched for the unknown suspects and the total value of the damaged property is currently unknown at this stage,” said the police spokesperson.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.