Education activist calling for a thorough probe into Riverlea High School fire [SOUND]

# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta is calling for a thorough investigation into the fire at Riverlea High School in Johannesburg, in what is believed to be arson. The blaze destroyed eleven classrooms, affecting around 230 learners. Four of the destroyed classrooms were being used by Grade 8 students. Makaneta says this act of criminality not only destroys critical infrastructure but also disrupts the learning environment, affecting children’s futures: