Lauren Isaacs23 January 2025 | 9:45

Manhunt underway for murder of Kraaifontein school's principal

The shooting happened in Wallacedene on Thursday morning.

Manhunt underway for murder of Kraaifontein school's principal

Two people were shot and killed following a robbery on the N1 highway near Hammanskraal. Stock image.

CAPE TOWN - Western Cape serious and violent crime detectives are investigating the murder of a principal at a primary school in Kraaifontein.

The shooting happened in Wallacedene on Thursday morning.

The gunmen fled the scene.

"At about 07H00 two persons stopped at the entrance of an institute of learning at Henzikile Street, Wallacedene, in their white Mahindra vehicle. Three unidentified males approached the victim's vehicle and opened fire at them, which led to the death of a 54-year-old male and an injured female who was admitted to hospital," explained the police's Frederick Van Wyk.