School Principal and Staff Member Killed in Tembisa Shooting

A devastating shooting at Inxiweni Primary School in Thembisa left the principal, aged 58, and a 55-year-old administrative staff member dead. They were attacked inside the administration block yesterday evening while preparing for a meeting. Police have launched a double murder investigation.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and education officials visited the school and met with the bereaved families. Counselling teams have been deployed to support traumatised staff and pupils, with authorities condemning the incident as a shocking breach of school safety.