Secretary, 61, Shot and Killed Outside Primrose Primary School, Cape Town, in Her Car on Friday Morning

• An elderly woman who worked as a secretary at a primary school in Cape Town was shot outside the school
• Police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk said a case of murder is being investigated and the motive is unknown
• The spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department arranged counselling for the learners and staff at the school

CAPE TOWN - The secretary of Primrose Primary School in Cape Town was gunned down at the entrance of the school on Friday morning allegedly in front of her 6-year-old grandchild.

The motive behind the 61-year-old woman’s killing remains unknown, however, crime scene experts are searching the area for clues. Police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk said a case of murder is being investigated.

The spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department Bronagh Hammond sent her condolences to those who knew the victim and arranged counselling for the learners and staff at the school, according to News24.

Read also

Action SA Coordinator wants those responsible for murder of Zimbabwean, Elvis Nyathi, to be dealt with

The suspects were allegedly spotted driving a VW Golf and shot the woman in the neck and shoulder before fleeing the scene, reported Cape {town} Etc.

Manenberg Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairperson Vernon Visagie said that violence has become a norm in the neighbourhood.

Social media users were outraged by the killing

@Absolute_shane said:

“Violence is in their nature. Cannot win this war.”

Rahema Busisiwe Ditshego commented:

“So many people are being killed on a daily basis because they don’t fear our justice system. May her soul rest in peace and condolences to her loved ones.”

Mmage Diboys shared:

“The death penalty should be considered on a serious note now. People can't be killed day and night without any conscious or thinking twice, knowing they won't even get arrested or they be well treated in prison... this law should have very harsh punishment.”

Read also

Undocumented foreign nationals arrested in Diepsloot following police sting operation, more than 27 nabbed

Ephraim Botlhokwane added:

“We are slowly, slowly becoming a headless nation, crime, school bullying, woman abuse, xenophobic movements, political killings, mob attacks, all these things are happening in front of the South Africans who blame the foreigners for almost everything that the government put us on if you watch checkpoint yesterday you should just pack your bags and run away from this country something is not right with this government.”

Limpopo teacher, 57, shot and killed during robbery in car dealership, suspect arrested

Briefly News also reported that a 33-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of murdering a 57-year-old teacher who was shot at a close range and died at a car dealership.

The victim, Muofhe Levwimbe, had taken his vehicle for servicing when a suspect entered a BMW dealership while posing as a client, produced a firearm and demanded car keys from the manager.

The suspect fled in a gold BMW. He will appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. He faces charges of murder, business robbery, possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, according to TimesLIVE.

Source: Briefly News