Rise in targeted attacks on Gauteng’s school leadership sparks safety fears
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Within the span of a few hours on 13 April 2026, two brutal shootings in the Gauteng East Rand left one teacher dead and an acting principal fighting for his life.
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What happened
Within the span of a few hours on 13 April 2026, two brutal shootings in the Gauteng East Rand left one teacher dead and an acting principal fighting for his life.
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