Devastating winds destroy over 20 schools in NW

Over the weekend, the North West region suffered extensive damage to over twenty schools due to powerful and destructive winds. The damage was reported by the provincial Education Department. Schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, Bojanala, and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District were impacted by the storms, which took place between September 4th and 5th, 2026.

According to the department's spokesperson, Dr Elias Malindi, the storms have left a significant impact on the region's educational infrastructure. More than 20 schools have been affected, with four schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema and twelve in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District suffering damage. Additionally, four schools in Bojanala and six others were also affected by the destructive winds.

The storms have caused extensive damage to school roofs and destroyed mobile classrooms, adding significant pressure to an already strained Departmental Infrastructure. The Department plans to dispatch its infrastructure teams to assess the extent of the damage and determine appropriate measures to ensure that teaching and learning activities are not disrupted at the affected schools.