Overview
- Police say the former staff member cut through the perimeter fence around midday before entering the kitchen and opening fire on three educators.
- Two female teachers are confirmed dead and a third remains in critical condition in hospital; the gunman died by suicide at the scene.
- The suspect had been dismissed in 2023 and was out on bail for sexual assault charges involving learners, according to SAPS.
- SAPS has cordoned the campus for forensic processing and opened dockets for two counts of murder, one attempted murder and an inquest.
- The Eastern Cape education department has activated counselling for pupils and staff, with classes set to resume on Monday after trauma support.