The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has rubbished claims of alleged gun-wielding gangsters entering a Mitchell’s Plain school, on Thursday morning.
Reports suggest that parents rushed to Princeton High
School following rumors that criminal activity occurred at the school.
‘’It is not clear if this threat was a rumour or valid, but
precautionary measures were taken to protect learners and educators. This
initiated a multitude of rumours and fake news circulating on social media,”
said Bronagh Hammond, WCED spokesperson
She dismissed claims that gang members or learners had
brought firearms onto the property.
“There have been no such incidents. Due to the fake news,
parents began collecting their children, however teaching and learning has
continued. Additional security has been arranged for dismissal time.”
Police also confirmed that no shooting took place.
“Kindly be advised
that Lentegeur SAPS attended to a complaint of a shooting at a school in
Mitchell’s Plain, however no shooting incident occurred in or around the
school,’’ said Sergeant Wesley Twigg, Western cape police spokesperson.
Done by: Mitchum George
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