Classes suspended over raw sewage leak at Primary School in Khayelitsha
Sewage overflow at Kuyasa Primary School in Khayelitsha has suspended classes for almost a week, prompting parents to protest demanding lasting repairs.
Severely polluted raw sewage has inundated Kuyasa Primary School in the densely populated Khayelitsha township, forcing the closure of learning facilities for over 1,500 students since August 21, 2026. The hazardous leak has sparked unrest, with protesting parents and community leaders demanding an urgent solution. A tense meeting between the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) and local stakeholders on Thursday yielded minimal progress.
WCED officials claimed the school's closure would persist until a thorough cleanup and preventive measures are implemented. However, community representatives maintain the problem stems from systemic neglect and past unresolved issues. Parents and pupils alike are concerned over the ongoing health risks and the school's hazardous conditions.
The City of Cape Town and WCED disagree on jurisdiction, with the city asserting the issue lies within its purview due to the school's private ownership. WCED officials have accused community members of obstructing necessary repair efforts. Parents insist the school will not reopen until it is thoroughly sanitized and deemed safe, demanding a permanent resolution from the government.
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