Joburg primary school principal shot dead
18 June 2021 - 09:09
By iavan pijoos AND Iavan Pijoos
Image: 123RF/Roger Lamkin The principal was shot dead inside the school premises. Stock photo.
The principal of a primary school in Finetown, Johannesburg, was gunned down early on Friday.
Provincial education department spokesperson Steve Mabona said the principal was killed inside the school premises.
Just got information that a principal of a Finetown Primary School was shot dead inside the school premises moments ago. We are on our way to the school. @EducationGP1 @Steve_Mabona
— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) June 18, 2021
“We are on our way to the school to understand what might have transpired there,” said Mabona.
Gauteng police spokesperson Capt Kay Makhubele confirmed the principal had been shot several times.
A murder case has been opened. No arrests have been made yet.
This is a developing story.
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