Two school staff shot dead on the school premises

By: Matshidiso Selebeleng

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has expressed shock after another school shooting incident took place, in just a matter of weeks in the province.

The latest incident took place at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa, where a principal and the administrator of the school were killed.

According to the GDE spokesperson, Steve Mabona, the incident took place while the school staff was preparing for a meeting that was set to take place later in the week.

“It is alleged that the colleagues who were in a nearby office suddenly overheard gunshots. Fearing for their safety, they hid until it seemed safe to come out. When they did, they reportedly found the principal and the administrator lying in the passage of the admin block,” he said.

He added that the emergency services were called to the scene and both victims were declared dead upon arrival.

Police have since launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and the suspects are still at large.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences go to the families of the principal and the staff member whose lives were tragically cut short. We urge law enforcement authorities to move with speed to bring the perpetrator to justice,” said the Gauteng MEC of Education, Matome Chiloane.

The latest shooting incident at Inxiweni Primary comes against the backdrop of Dinoto Technical School’s principal also being shot and killed a few weeks ago, as he was entering the school’s premises.