Kraaifontein community leader saddened by murder of school principal

CAPE TOWN - A community leader from Bloekombos in Kraaifontein, Siyabonga Siduka says the murder of the Ekuthuleni Primary School Principal, Jeffrey Sigudla is a sad moment for the community.

Sigudla was shot and killed while sitting in his car outside the school on Thursday morning.

He was shot in the presence of his wife who has also sustained gunshot wounds.

She is currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital.

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Siduka has urged the community of Bloekombos to work with the police to ensure the suspects are arrested.

"We can not run away from the fact that our area is having a lot of crime, and it needs us people who are residing here so that we can be able to catch these hooligans that are busy killing our people."

Meanwhile, the School's Governing Body Chairperson, Linda Phito says the murder Sigudla has left a void amongst learners and teachers.

"Law enforcement must fully check what's going on, who is behind the killing of Mr Sigudla."

The Western Cape Education Department was unable to confirm whether the learners would be back in class on Friday after they were sent home early on Thursday.