Benny's Care School of Excellence has been left short of essential equipment after a break-in on Thursday, 21 January.
Thugs broke into three classrooms, as well as the office. Two computers, wi-fi equipment and other electrical appliances were stolen.
The principal of the school, Mr Nqobile Nsindane, said he had received a call from the security officer who was stationed at the school. "I was told of the incident and rushed to the school to find everything upside down," he said. "There were open cases of computers, and wi-fi and electrical appliances were stolen."
Nsindane pointed out that the school belongs to the community. He said that their property should be respected and that vandalising and stealing from the school would only hinder students' progress in learning. "We need our children to enjoy education in good classroom conditions. These hooligans do not have mercy." He said that the information on the computers was very valuable and, in some instances, irreplaceable.
"Computers are valuable material that help to educate pupils," Nsindane said and asked that, if anyone knew anything about the break-in and theft, they could help the police by providing information that could lead to the arrest of these perpetrators.
Police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said that the police had opened a case of housebreaking and theft. He warned that thieves were taking advantage of a lack of security during the lockdown period. "We ask members of the community not to buy stolen goods," Mojapelo said. "Whoever is found in possession of the computers stolen from the school will be arrested. No mercy will be shown to such a person. We are warning people to always buy directly from the shops."