The North West Department of Education says investigations are continuing into the alleged sale of learner stationery at a shop in Unit 9, Mahikeng.
The stationery, intended for learners from Grade 1 to Grade 12, was reportedly discovered on Wednesday by members of the Community Police Forum while monitoring the area.
The stationery was reportedly displayed on the shop’s shelves and was being sold to members of the public. The shop owner was arrested.
Department spokesperson Mercy Mokgatle, “Members of the Community Police Forum (CPF) who were monitoring the area, discovered stationery displayed on shelves and being offered for sale to members of the public. The police, together with officials from the North West Department of Education were immediately called to the scene. After an inspection, it was confirmed that the stationery belonged to the Department and was intended for distribution to learners. The police arrested the owner at the scene”
