Grade R teacher shot at school entrance
Rustenburg – A Grade R teacher was brutally murdered by two gunmen at Rutanang Primary School’s entrance in Geelhoutpark on Tuesday 31 May.
The 45-year-old woman arrived at the school at 06:55 in her silver Toyota Fortuner, where two men approached her before she could enter the gate. She was shot at close range from the passenger side, and the gunmen reportedly walked away from the scene without taking anything from the vehicle.
An onlooker immediately alerted the police and paramedics. ER24 rushed to the scene but sadly, the teacher already passed away.
According to brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, the motive behind the incident is unknown and investigations into the matter continues. No arrests have been made so far.
The provincial commissioner of North West, lieutenant general Sello Kwena, called for the mobilisation of a 72-hour activation plan following the ruthless murder. He expressed his shock over the callous act of gender-based violence and urged members of the community to work together with the police to ensure that the suspects are brought to book.
The North West Department of Education, MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela condemned the incident: “On behalf of the department, I am extremely furious and strongly condemn this horrible incident that happened in front of our school. I am disappointed that social ills from the community are finding expression in our schools.”
The department also sent a team of counsellors to assist both the learners and the teachers affected by the incident on 1 June 2022.
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