Man shot outside Johannesburg primary school

A parent was shot outside a school in Johannesburg on Monday afternoon.

Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi broke the news on Twitter on Monday.

"Man shot dead outside primary school while collecting child," tweeted Lesufi, without providing more information.

According to police, a 37-year-old man was shot several times in his upper body at about 14.00, case of of attempted murder was opened.

According to Crime Air Network, which gives regular updates on crimes around the country, the shooting happened at Bernard Isaacs Primary School in Coronationville.

"Learners and those collecting learners had to seek cover from bullets," a tweet from the group read.

The group posted a picture showing a blue VW Golf which appeared to have been sprayed with bullets, particularly the passenger window.