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ZWELITSHA<\/strong>\u00a0– A former teacher who was out on bail for sexual assault charges involving learners shot and killed one educator and injured two others at Ntabankulu Primary School in Zwelitsha, a township in Qonce, today, 22 January, before taking his own life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, it is alleged that at approximately noon, the former teacher forcibly gained entry to the premises by cutting through the perimeter fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that the suspect proceeded directly to the school kitchen, where he opened fire on three teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect then shot and killed himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was declared deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“One teacher was declared deceased at the scene. Two other teachers sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment,” said Gantana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that a full investigation into the circumstances of the attack is underway, including the suspect’s breach of bail conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that the scene has been cordoned off for processing by forensic experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major General Thandiswa Kupiso, Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape, said, “The SAPS wishes to extend condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased educator. Our thoughts are also with the injured victims, and we wish them a full recovery. We condemn this violent act in the strongest terms.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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