CrimeNews

Oshabeni teacher gunned down on her way to school

Police spokesman, Captain Gerald Mfeka, said the killers apparently waited in the nearby bush.

Pupils and staff at an Oshabeni high school were left shocked and traumatised by the murder of a teacher last Wednesday.

ALSO READ : South Coast killing fields – 8 politicians gunned down since 2012

The teacher (50) had reportedly been driving to school when she was shot and killed.

It is believed the gunmen had first gone to the school in the early hours of the morning.

A forensic team removes the body.

They asked pupils where the woman was, and left when they realised she was not yet at school.

Police spokesman, Captain Gerald Mfeka, said the killers apparently waited in the nearby bush.

“They blocked the road with large stones and, as the teacher tried to make a U-turn, she was shot several times in the head and chest.”

The car in which the teacher had been travelling.

She died at the scene.

The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage and investigations continue. 

HAVE YOUR SAY

Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram

For news straight to your phone, add us on WhatsApp 082 421 6033

At Caxton, every story is written by humans. We use AI only to perform quality checks - never to generate the news. Happy reading!

Support local journalism

Add The Citizen as a preferred source to see more from South Coast Herald in Google News and Top Stories.

Back to top button