The deputy principal of Dinoto Technical Secondary School in Daveyton, Gauteng, was critically injured in a shooting outside the school gates on Friday morning, November 7, 2025. The attack occurred as he arrived for work, sparking concerns over safety in South African schools. The Gauteng Department of Education has acted swiftly, deploying support teams to assist the school community and ensuring that matric exams proceed without significant disruptions. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and police are continuing their investigation, although no arrests have been made.
Eyewitnesses report that the deputy principal was shot as he entered the school, with gunfire coming from outside the gate. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. The police are treating the incident as attempted murder, and detectives are following up on all leads, asking the public to come forward with any information. The attack has raised alarms about growing violence near educational institutions, with residents and parents expressing fear for the safety of their children. The Gauteng Department of Education has condemned the act and pledged to continue monitoring the situation, providing psychosocial support to those affected.
Eyewitnesses report that the deputy principal was shot as he entered the school, with gunfire coming from outside the gate. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. The police are treating the incident as attempted murder, and detectives are following up on all leads, asking the public to come forward with any information. The attack has raised alarms about growing violence near educational institutions, with residents and parents expressing fear for the safety of their children. The Gauteng Department of Education has condemned the act and pledged to continue monitoring the situation, providing psychosocial support to those affected.
