A female matric marker died after a freak accident at the Alberton Marking Centre yesterday. The teacher allegedly tripped and hit her head against a pole while leaving the centre. 

A FREAK ACCIDENT 

According to the Gauteng MEC for Department of Education Matome Chiloane, the maker was immediately rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries last night. Chiloane said they have arranged for the department's psycho-social support unit to be on-site today to provide emotional support to her colleagues and other markers affected by this incident. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased marker. Her commitment to the education sector was invaluable and her untimely passing is a profound loss to all of us,' said Chiloane.

PRINCIPAL SHOT SIX TIMES ON SCHOOL PREMISES

Meanwhile, in another incident, also in Gauteng, an acting principal was shot six times in his office at North View High School in Johannesburg. Chiloane said that, according to information at the department's disposal, two unidentified armed men entered the school premises on Tuesday morning under the guise of seeing the acting principal to give him a quotation for tree felling. "The men then reportedly entered the acting principal's office and suddenly opened fire at him, hitting him six times before fleeing the scene. The acting principal was rushed to a medical facility, where he is currently in ICU," Chiloane said, adding that the police are investigating circumstances surrounding the shooting. "As the Department, we are deeply shocked by this brazen act of violence and lawlessness, which not only targeted a school leader but undermined the sanctity of our educational institution. We are working closely with law enforcement to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book," said MEC Chiloane.