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School Teacher Shot Dead in Front of Learners in South Africa, Gun Owner Arrested

A school teacher was shot and fatally wounded in front of schoolchildren in Bushbuckridge, South Africa on Monday. Kate Chiloane was fleeing from her husband, following an argument, at Sedibasathuto Primary School when he shot her twice in front of learners. He later committed suicide at home. The gun used for the shootings belonged to […]

By SAPeople
15-08-17 13:17
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A school teacher was shot and fatally wounded in front of schoolchildren in Bushbuckridge, South Africa on Monday.

Kate Chiloane was fleeing from her husband, following an argument, at Sedibasathuto Primary School when he shot her twice in front of learners. He later committed suicide at home.

The gun used for the shootings belonged to a friend of Kate Chiloane’s husband. Police have subsequently arrested the friend and charged him with negligent handling of a firearm. Police warned citizens that a firearm should always be kept in a safe place and never shared with a friend.

Jane Sithole, DA Mpumalanga Provincial Chairperson, said the DA was deeply saddened by the news and that “it is extremely concerning that such an act of violence would take place during this month of August when the nation is calling for an end to women abuse. Worse still, school children were made to witness this senseless act of brutality.”

The Department of Education has deployed officials to offer counselling services to the learners, educators and family members.

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