The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has called on North West education authorities to prioritise repairs and invest in climate-resilient school infrastructure after severe winds damaged 60 schools in the province, according to IOL. The appeal highlights growing concerns about the vulnerability of educational facilities to extreme weather events and the need to protect learners and ensure continuity of schooling.
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The North West education department has confirmed that 60 schools in the South African province were damaged when strong winds swept through parts of the region over the weekend. The storm has raised questions about where affected pupils will continue their education while repairs are carried out. According to the department, an assessment of the damage is under way, with arrangements expected to be made to accommodate learners whose classrooms were destroyed or rendered unsafe by the severe weather.
Sowetan·September 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The North West Education Department in South Africa is assessing damage caused to schools by strong winds, according to SABC News. Concern has been expressed about the extent of the damage and its potential impact on teaching and learning. Officials are evaluating affected school infrastructure as authorities determine the scale of repairs needed across the province.
SABC News (SA)·September 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Strong winds have damaged more than 20 schools across South Africa's North West province over the weekend, according to SABC News. The severe weather caused widespread destruction to school infrastructure in the region, disrupting education for affected learners. Authorities have not yet released full details on the extent of the damage, possible injuries, or plans for repairs. The incident highlights the vulnerability of public facilities to extreme weather events in the province.
SABC News (SA)·September 7, 2026 at 10:42 AMThe North West education department has announced that matric learners whose schools were severely damaged by storms will be accommodated at nearby schools or through a platoon system while repairs are expedited. According to the department, the measures are intended to ensure that learners can continue preparing for and writing their matric exams despite the storm damage to school infrastructure in the province.
IOL·September 9, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Flooding has damaged roads and infrastructure in South Africa's Northern Cape province, according to SABC News. Assessment teams have been deployed to evaluate the extent of the damage and are coordinating with other government departments to provide support to affected areas. Details on the severity of the flooding, the number of communities impacted, and estimated repair costs have not yet been disclosed. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as recovery efforts get underway.
SABC News (SA)·September 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto on Tuesday flagged off relief supplies for distribution to 39 day secondary schools across Kisumu County, at an event held at Lwala Kadawa Comprehensive School. According to KBC, about 12,000 learners from five sub-counties affected by drought are set to benefit from the initiative, which is run by the State Department for Children Services and aims to support students in drought-hit areas.
KBC·September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM