Grade 11 learner, friend arrested for allegedly snatching school computers
Two people have been arrested in connection with a robbery at an Umlazi school, south of Durban.
Zwelibanzi High School had to cancel its computer exams two weeks ago after monitors were stolen.
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Police followed up on information and were led to the township's J-Section.
SAPS spokesperson Nqobile Gwala says a Grade 11 pupil and his friend have been linked to the crime.
"[Police] arrested two suspects aged 20 and 21, and they managed to recover a total of 17 computer monitors." she said.
Gwala said a laptop and a school projector was also recovered.
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KZN Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu welcomed the arrests. He says the theft of digital equipment at the province's school is a major setback, especially as the country works towards achieving the fourth industrial revolution.