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Bullets on the ground.
Eastern Cape police have confirmed that the alleged shooter at a school in Ntabankulu has been declared dead at the scene. This as they are investigating a fatal shooting of a teacher that occurred earlier today at Ntabankulu Junior Secondary School where two other teachers were also injured in the incident.
Police Spokesperson Nobuntu Gantana says reports indicate that a former teacher at the school, who was out on bail for sexual assault charges involving learners, forcibly gained entry to the premises by cutting through the perimeter fence.
Gantana added that he allegedly shot at other teachers before turning the gun on himself.
“The suspect proceeded directly to the school kitchen, where he opened fire on three educators. Following this, the suspect shot and killed himself. One educator was declared deceased at the scene. Two other educators sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment. The suspect was also declared deceased at the scene. A full investigation into the circumstances of the attack is underway, including the suspect’s breach of bail conditions. The scene has been cordoned off for processing by forensic experts.”
BREAKING NEWS | A teacher has been killed and two others injured in an Eastern Cape school shooting in Ntabankulu. Lungisile Mzanywa, Head of Communications at Ntabankulu Local Municipality, has more. pic.twitter.com/fwnJaOtJGo
— SABC News (@SABCNews) January 22, 2026
