SCHOOLS are supposed to be where future leaders are nurtured but in Nelson Mandela Bay, they have turned into dumping grounds and grazing fields.
At some schools, residents break down fences to dump rubbish while at others they just throw it right outside the school premises.
Many parents have said they believe academic results will continue to be poor at Eastern Cape schools for as long as pupils are forced to study in the filthy environment.
Resident Noluthando Mentile (39) told Daily Sun: “It’s very strange to expect good matric results while people don’t respect schools.
“There is no way our kids can achieve good results while they have to deal with the smell of dead dogs and used nappies.
“We should stop blaming the education system and teachers for not doing their jobs properly. It’s high time for us to change our attitude towards our schools.
“Municipal trucks collect rubbish every two weeks but people don’t make use of these services. Dumping rubbish at school is like burying our kids alive.”
Welcome Jobela, the Sanco leader in Motherwell, said: “We are totally against any form of damage or vandalism to our schools.”
Eastern Cape Education spokesman Malibongwe Mtima said: “Schools are our heritage and communities must celebrate that.
“People who damage schools don’t come from outside, they live with us.
“Therefore, society must be proud and protect schools.”
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Danny Jordaan has announced new strategies for dealing with illegal dumping.
http://www.dailysun.co.za/news/national/2015-10-08-buried-in-rubbish
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