Tebogo Msimanga |
Gauteng MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi, has expressed his shock and outrage at the fatal shooting of the principal of Buyani Primary School in Finetown, Johannesburg. Initial reports indicate that the deceased was shot dead this morning, Friday 18 June 2021 on the school premises.
“We are extremely shocked and outraged at the news of the school shooting in Finetown this morning. Without even knowing the motive for this heartless act, we condemn the shooting of the principal of Buyani Primary and send our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.”Said MEC Lesufi.
He further called on law enforcement agencies to pull all the stops to ensure the perpetrators of this senseless crime are brought to book.
MEC Lesufi will visit the school and engage those affected. “Our Psycho-Social Unit will also visit the school to provide all the necessary assistance to learners and educators.”