Ekuthuleni Primary school principal was killed in a hail of bullets on Thursday morning, 23 January, prompting several parents to take their kids home.
Witnesses said that the shooting occurred as pupils and teachers were entering the schoolyard.
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The principal, aged 54, and another teacher were driving in when three men approached their vehicle and opened fire. The principal died at the scene.
A woman who was in the car sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was rushed to the hospital, as reported by a Daily Sun source at the incident.
“Children and parents ran for cover as bullets were flying at the school gate. It was a scary scene, and we are lucky to be alive because we were very close to the scene. I had to take my kid home because she was crying and traumatised,” said a parent.
Police spokesman Captain Frederick van Wyk said that the cops are conducting investigations at the scene.
“Police are investigating, and the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes detectives are currently on the scene combing the area for clues following a fatal shooting incident this morning, Thursday, 23 January, at a primary school in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein.
“At about 7am, two persons stopped at the entrance of an institute of learning at Henzikile Street, Walacedene, in their white Mahindra vehicle.”
“Three unidentified males approached the victim’s vehicle and opened fire at them, which led to the death of a 54-year-old male and an injured female who was admitted to the hospital,” he said.
Van Wyk said the suspects fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.
Meanwhile, Western Cape Education Education MEC David Maynier has expressed shock and anger about the killing.
“This is a terrible tragedy for the school and community, and we offer our deepest condolences to the principal’s loved ones.
“Our district team is on the ground at the school to offer support to the staff and learners today and in the coming days. We trust that the SAPS will leave no stone unturned in locating and apprehending the perpetrators,” said Maynier.
The MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, said they’re doing everything to track the killers.
“This case is receiving the highest priority. My deepest condolences go to the family and loved ones of the deceased, as well as to the whole school community.
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“I hope the injured recovers fully. I have the greatest confidence in the Western Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes detectives who are on the case.”
Anyone with information about this fatal shooting incident is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer, Detective Colonel Eddie Clark on 082 469 1531 or CrimeStop on 08600 10111.
