KZN school violence: Security guard killed, three matric pupils shot
Hlomuka expressed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased security officer.
Two violent incidents occurred at schools in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. On Friday night, September 18th, a security officer was killed during a robbery at Inanda Comprehensive High School. Three Grade 12 pupils were shot outside Bukimvelo High School in the Ezibayeni Circuit around 4pm on the same day. The injured students, Mthethwa Khetha, Hadebe Thandolwethu, and Mahlaba Sbahle, suffered serious injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police are investigating both incidents, and the suspect in the Bukimvelo High School shooting remains at large. KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka condemned both attacks, calling them appalling acts of violence and emphasizing the need for urgent police investigations. The department will provide psychological support to injured pupils and families at Bukimvelo High School.
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