A Cape Town security guard has sadly passed away after being attacked by robbers who broke into a school just before the return of pupils.
According to The Citizen, Western Cape spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said in his statement that the 59-year-old guard was attacked at a primary school in Manenberg on Saturday, July 24.
“The perpetrators assaulted the 59-year-old male while breaking into the school and stealing various items such as kettles, pots, a dishwasher and microwave. He was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.”
“A case of attempted murder and housebreaking was opened initially. The case was changed to murder after he died.”
So far, Manenberg police have arrested two people. One will be charged with murder, while the other for possession of the stolen property, reports News24.
The security guard’s death came as a shock to many, especially on what was already a difficult first day back at school in Cape Town due to the ongoing taxi violence. Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schafer also expressed her concerns regarding the public transport disruptions as it might pose a great risk to learners who were due to start school on Monday, July 26.
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