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Educators (SACE) condemns the shooting of the Principal from Msunduzi Finishing School this morning in KwaZulu-Natal province.  \nIt’s is alleged that an irate man armed with a gun entered Msunduzi Secondary School ( Finishing School) threatening to shoot his wife who is a teacher at the same school. The Principal, Mr Sibiya tried to calm down the gunman and blocked him from going beyond the reception area. The gunman shot Mr Sibiya twice. Sadly, Mr Sibiya succumbed to his gunshot injuries and passed away.  \nIn another situation, the Deputy Principal's car was burned by a learner in the same province.SACE calls on the local authorities, parents to communities to deal with the increasing violence against our teachers. The rights and dignity of teachers must be respected at all times because their rights are human rights too.  \nWith sadness, SACE wishes to extend message of condolence to the Sibiya family on passing of our Esteemed Principal. We also send our message of support to our valued Deputy Principal. SACE will be visiting both families.  \n\\#HandsOffOurTeachers  \nFor further communication, please contact: Mr Risuna Nkuna  \nTel: 069 423 [7490 / Email :](7490 / Email : Risuna.Nkuna@sace.org.za)[ ](7490 / Email : Risuna.Nkuna@sace.org.za)[Risuna.Nkuna@sace.org.za](7490 / Email : Risuna.Nkuna@sace.org.za)  \n[Issue date : 08 September 2022](Issue date : 08 September 2022)","cbCaieu3a9N65kzZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieu3a9N65kzZ","pdf",151426,"English","# Condemnation of School Violence\n## Incident Details\n## Call for Community Action\n## Condolences and Support","[{\"question\":\"What specific incident does the SACE media statement address?\",\"answer\":\"The statement addresses the fatal shooting of Mr. Sibiya, the principal of Msunduzi Finishing School in KwaZulu-Natal, by an armed intruder.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the primary message of the #HandsOffOurTeachers campaign?\",\"answer\":\"The campaign calls on parents, communities, and authorities to protect teachers and respect their fundamental human rights, emphasizing the need to end the rising violence in schools.\"},{\"question\":\"How does SACE plan to support the affected families?\",\"answer\":\"SACE has expressed its condolences to the Sibiya family and support for the deputy principal, announcing plans to visit both families.\"}]","Media Statement - SACE Condemns Recurring Incidents of Violence in Schools | PDF",1792379463]