Gauteng Education Department seeks R45m to rebuild Riverlea Secondary after fire [SOUND]

# The Gauteng Education Department estimates a refurbishment cost of 45-million-rand for the fire-gutted Riverlea Secondary School in Johannesburg. The fire broke out on Tuesday, disrupting classes for approximately 700 learners. This follows previous fires, including one last April and another in 2007, highlighting a worrying pattern. MEC Lebogang Maile states structural inspections were in progress and advised against temporary classrooms. He emphasises the urgenct addressing of the school’s infrastructure challenges: