A school deputy principal died after she was shot a couple of times outside Phomolong Secondary School in Tembisa.
According to the department the incident happened on Friday while the deputy principal was driving out of the school gate.
Gauteng education spokesperson Steve Mabona said three gunmen suddenly appeared and allegedly shot her three times through the passenger window.
“Subsequently, she got out of her car trying to evade the hailstorm of bullets, but she fell just beside the car. One of the gunmen allegedly shot her twice while she was on the ground, and they fled the scene without taking anything from her,” Mabona said.
He said police are further investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatal incident. The department's psycho-social unit will visit the school on Monday to conduct counselling and support to all those affected by this incident.
MEC Panyaza Lesufi said conveyed his deepest condolences to the family and the entire school community.
“Indeed, the motive of this level of cruelty is unknown, but I’m comforted that this case has been taken over by the provincial police and as such we are adamant that the perpetrators will be brought to justice,” Lesufi said.
Lesufi is scheduled to also visit the school on Monday to further verify reports circulating on social media regarding this incident. After visiting the school, he will proceed to visit the deputy principal’s family to convey his condolences.
