Police probe killing of principal and staff member at Tembisa school

Police in Gauteng are investigating the double murder at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa.

The school’s principal, Nozibele Tabu (58), and administrative assistant Nobantu Njomboni (55) were shot and killed in broad daylight, while preparing for a meeting scheduled to take place later this week.

According to the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), the incident happened inside the school’s administration block around 5pm yesterday.

Department spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says both women were declared dead at the scene.

“It is alleged that the colleagues who were in a nearby office in the admin block suddenly overheard gunshots. Fearing for their safety, the colleagues allegedly hid until the situation appeared safe. When they emerged, they reportedly found the Principal and the administrator lying in the passage of the admin block.”

MEC for Education in Gauteng, Matome Chiloane, has called on law enforcement authorities to act swiftly in bringing the perpetrators to book.

“We are horrified by this senseless and brutal act committed within a school, a place meant to be a sanctuary for teaching and learning.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences go to the families of the Principal and the staff member whose lives were tragically cut short,” said Chiloane.

MEDIA STATEMENT | GDE deeply saddened by an incident at Inxiweni Primary in Tembisa where the Principal and an administrator were fatally shot in the admin block this afternoon. Premier Lesufi & MEC Chiloane visited the school this evening. Psychosocial teams to support learners. pic.twitter.com/zeizpCCJUJ

— Gauteng Department of Education (@EducationGP1) November 18, 2025