Strong winds on Monday, 19 October 2026, caused significant damage in Sakhile, Standerton, affecting Hlobisa Primary School, where six classrooms sustained damage to their roofs, as well as a church mission house and a property at No. 1552 Moshoeshoe Street, Ward 1.
Municipal emergency personnel were dispatched to the affected areas to provide emergency assistance. The team assisted with placing tents over the damaged school roof to provide temporary protection and worked to secure the affected areas to ensure the safety of learners, staff, residents and the surrounding community.
The municipality continues to prioritise the safety of the affected community and will provide further updates as necessary.