Community assistance sought after fatal shooting of a teacher
Date Published:
2025/07/28
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Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape

 

MQANDULI - Mqanduli police urge anyone with information that can lead to the arrest and successful prosecution of a suspect who fatally shot a 55-year-old female teacher to come forward with such information. The incident occurred on Monday, 28 July 2025 at about 06:30

The deceased was shot dead by a man on foot in Makhumsheni locality - Nyezi Administrative Area in Mqanduli whilst driving her vehicle to Gengqe locality where she works as an educator. The deceased was in the company of two family boys aged 17 and 20 who escaped uninjured.

Anyone with information should contact Mqanduli Detectives Head, Lieutenant Colonel Ngqeleni at  083 984 4226 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or contact any nearest police station. Anonymous tip-offs are welcome.

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Captain Welile Matyolo
079 890 0742

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