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The spate of burglaries by a sophisticated syndicate reportedly happened in the early hours ahead of the 2023 school term last Wednesday, 11 January. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The break-ins occurred at the following schools: Reentseng Primary (Botshabelo), Kopanong Secondary, Phuthanang Farm Primary, Gonyane Primary, Legae Primary (Bloemfontein), Iphondle Secondary (Warden), Kgauhelo Primary (Ventersburg), and Tataisong Primary (Phuthaditjhaba, Qwaqwa). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The combined damages at these schools are an estimated R500 000. The syndicate has left a trail of malicious damage at these schools situated in townships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Howard Ndaba, provincial spokesperson for the department, said burglars stole a range of essentials, stationery, technological equipment such as laptops, cleaning tools, and gardening equipment. He said the syndicate left storerooms and toilet facilities in a ruined state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe police launched investigation into these spate of burglaries and vandalism at the schools,\u201d said Ndaba. The losses at some of the schools are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iphondle \u2013 thieves stole rakes, spades, batteries, and mirrors, estimated to be worth R40 000,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kgauhelo \u2013 the syndicate stole stationery worth R40 000 after breaking windows to gain entry in the storeroom,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tataisong \u2013 thieves stole a WiFi router, Lenovo laptop and bag, estimated to cost R21 200,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legae \u2013 thieves stole 342 chairs meant for learners worth R68 400, wiring worth about R7 000, ceiling valued at R20 000, doors valued at R2 800, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gonyane\u00a0\u2013 syndicate stole a range of stationery worth R300 000, after cutting the razor fence. 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