BY JEROME HUGHES
RAPHOE Community Playgroup, considered a vital hub for early childhood education, finds itself confronting a dire structural crisis, amid scathing criticism directed towards local politicians.
The discovery that the pre-school building is deteriorating rapidly, due to defective concrete blocks, has sparked alarm among parents and teachers, resulting in pleas for immediate action.
Years ago, cracks began to surface within the walls of the playgroup, signaling underlying structural problems long before the wider defective blocks scandal came to light.
Despite efforts to address these issues through repairs, the gravity of the situation has escalated to the point where demolition is now deemed necessary, according to the playgroup’s manager, Fiona McCrabbe.
“Safety of the children is paramount. I have to go by what the engineers tell me. They say this building is no longer safe. We have until June and then we will have to move but I’m not quite sure where we’re going to move to,” she said.
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