Scores of people, including pupils, were trapped in their villages on Thursday morning as the overnight downpour flooded nine bridges connecting them to town.
A pistol with one magazine and live rounds of ammunition, live rounds for an R5 assault rifle, an explosive charger box and explosive wires were found in their possession.
Over 5 000 underprivileged learners are set to benefit from 25 rural cooperatives that have been set up and funded by the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) to manufacture uniforms for schools in their communities.