Police in Cape Town are investigating the murder of a principal outside Ekuthuleni Primary School in Kraaifontein earlier today.
Eyewitnesses said the attack occurred as pupils and staff were arriving at the school. The principal and a colleague were driving into the premises when three men approached their car and opened fire. The 54-year-old headteacher was killed at the scene, while the female teacher in the car was taken to hospital with injuries.
“Children and parents ran for cover as bullets were flying at the school gate. It was terrifying, and we were lucky to escape unharmed because we were so close to the incident. I had to take my child home because she was crying and deeply traumatised,” said a parent.
Police spokesman Captain Frederick C. van Wyk stated that officers are actively investigating at the scene.
“Police are investigating following the murder. Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes detectives are currently on the scene combing the area for clues following a fatal shooting incident this morning (Thursday, 23 January 2025) at a primary school in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein.
“At about 07:00, two individuals stopped at the entrance of an educational institution on Henzikile Street, Wallacedene, in their white Mahindra vehicle. Three unidentified men approached the victims’ vehicle and opened fire, resulting in the death of a 54-year-old male and injuries to a female, who was admitted to hospital. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.
“Anyone with information about this fatal shooting incident is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer, Detective Colonel Eddie Clark, on 082 469 1531 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” said Van Wyk.