Johnathan Paoli
THE ward councilor and ANC Joburg Chief Whip Sithembiso Zungu was shot at while his bodyguard together with an executive from Rand Water were killed at an event in Zakariyya Park Community Hall, south of Joburg.
The shootings have shocked authorities and officials from the Gauteng Department of Education especially because the two people were killed while giving out shoes to more than 75 learners from the area.
GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona said approximately 75 learners from Lehae Primary, Olifantsvlei Primary, Moses Marne Missions Technical and Elethu Themba Public School were in attendance at the event.
Mabona said unknown gunmen opened fire on the gathering, shooting 3 people at the event, including Zungu.
However, two people have been declared dead, namely one of Zungu’s bodyguards as well as a Rand Water executive, however no learner or staff were injured during the incident, despite having witnessed it unfold.
Gauteng
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