Man accused of school arson appear in court

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A 34-year-old man accused of arson at school appeared briefly before the Atteridgeville magistrates’ court for murder.

Moloko Calvin Ramogwadi is facing charges of two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder.

According to Lumka Mahanjana, the national prosecuting authority‘s regional spokesperson, Ramogwadi was hired by a company to build extra classrooms at Zodwa Special School.

“However, on August 22, 2023, he was fired from the company. It is alleged that the following day, Ramogwadi went back to the school, and another company employee asked why he was there, he said he was collecting his tools,” she explained.

Mahanjana adds that Ramogwadi proceeded to open gas tanks, while the other workers were still on site and a fire broke out.

She continued; “Two other workers died on the scene and three others were taken to hospital. The accused was arrested the same day after the incident and remanded in custody”.

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The matter was postponed to Friday, September 1, 2023, for investigations and bail application.