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Friday, February 14, 2025

Principal shot and killed outside Primary School

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Police are seeking three suspects for murder after shooting the Principal of Ekuthuleni Primary School in Bloekombos this morning as he arrived at school.

 

Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes detectives have been on the scene combing the area for clues.

 

The 54 year old Principal and a female passenger stopped at the school in Henzikile Street at around 7 am, when three assailants approached their car and opened fire.

 

The female passenger was wounded, and rushed to hospital, while it’s believed the Principal died on the scene.

 

The suspects then fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.

 

Anyone with information about this fatal shooting incident has been urged to contact the investigating officer Detective Colonel Eddie Clark on 082 469 1531 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

 

Police at the Ekuthuleni Primary School, where the Principal was shot dead on Thursday morning. Pic: SAPS

 

The Western Cape Government has expressed its shock and anger at the killing of the Principal.

 

The MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais says the 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. 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. The community must please assist.”

 

Education MEC David Maynier has described it as a terrible tragedy for the school and community.

 

“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.”

 

 

 

Liesl Smit
Liesl Smit
Liesl is the Smile 90.4FM News Manager. She has been at Smile since 2016, with nearly 20 years experience in the radio industry, including reading news, field reporting and producing. In 2008 she won the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award, Western Cape region. liesl@smile904.fm

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