Acting principal of the Johannesburg school was shot six times in the office during lessons

An acting principal at Northview High School in Johannesburg is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in his office
Gauteng education officials said the incident occurred during school hours after the gunmen entered the school building
Education spokesperson Steve Mabona told Briefly News that the victim was in a critical condition in a hospital in Johannesburg
Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed to Briefly News that an attempted murder had been registered

The shooting at a school in Johannesburg leaves the acting principal fighting for his life — Armed suspects entered Northview High School in Johannesburg before opening fire on the acting principal. Images: @SundayWorldZA, Tshepiso Mametela
Source: UGC

JOHANNESBURG – An acting Gauteng school principal is fighting for his life in hospital after gunmen ambushed him in his office, shot him multiple times and fled the scene, leaving him for dead.

The incident happened during normal classes at Northview High School in Johannesburg, during which the suspects shot the victim six times.

Acting principal of Johannesburg school shot

According to information, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, two unknown men entered the school building disguised as service providers.

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“They came in under the guise that they had given him a quote for a tree felling service,” Gauteng education department spokesperson Steve Mabona said.

“After hitting him six times, they fled the scene. School management contacted emergency medical services (EMS) and police on the scene. The acting principal was taken to the hospital for emergency medical treatment.”

Mabona, who told it Short news the victim was fighting for his life in the intensive care unit (ICU), saying he could not be released from the hospital for fear of the victim’s safety.

He said the department sent psychosocial support services on December 4 to provide trauma counseling to students and teachers.

Member of the Executive Council (MEC) Matome Chiloane expressed shock over the violent incident, describing it as completely lawless.

“This incident not only targeted a school leader, but also undermined the sanctity of an educational institution. We are working closely with the police to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice,” Chiloane said.