MAN ACCUSED OF CAUSING A FIRE AT SCHOOL APPEARS IN COURT FOR MURDER
Moloko Calvin Ramogwadi (34) appeared at the Atteridgeville Magistrates’ Court. He is facing charges of 2 counts of murder, and 3 counts of attempted murder. Ramogwadi was hired by a company to build extra classrooms at Zodwa Special School. However, on 22 August 2023, he was fired from the company. It is alleged that the following day on 23 August 2023, Ramogwadi went back to the school, and another company employee asked why he was there, he said he was collecting his tools. It is further alleged that Ramogwadi proceeded to open gas tanks, while the other workers were still on site and a fire broke out. 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 is remanded in custody.
After his brief appearance in court, the matter was postponed to 01 September 2023, for investigations in respect to bail and possible bail application.
