Popular and loved teacher Mphiwe shot dead
WHILE pupils around the country were celebrating the start of the school year, others at a school in Mpumalanga were in mourning over the brutal death of their teacher.
Zebillion Mphiwe, a teacher at Seruane Secondary at Lefiswane village, was shot dead on Tuesday night while trying to open the gate to his house in Marapyane.
Mpumalanga education MEC Reginah Mhaule said she was shocked over Mphiwe's death and offered his family, pupils and fellow teachers her condolences.
Mphiwe's sister, Kgomotso, said the family was sleeping at about 11pm when they heard him screaming for help, followed by the sound of three gunshots.
"When we rushed out to check what was happening, we found his lifeless body lying on the ground and his car was gone. Whoever did this knew that Zebillion had gone out and waited for him near the gate until he returned. It was a planned hit," she said.
Kgomotso described her brother as a humble person who was liked by many in the area, particularly his pupils.
"We just wonder what the motive was behind this senseless killing. He didn't deserve this."
Seruane Secondary principal Talks Moepi said the school's pupils were still trying to come to terms with the tragedy.
"They were overcome with emotion when they were informed of his death," Moepi said.
Mphiwe taught Grade 10 and 11 geography and Grade 8 and 9 social science.
Police spokesman Sergeant Hastings Chaane said the suspects stole Mphiwe's blue Toyota Corolla sedan, with registration number XRG593GP.
He asked anyone with information to contact Captain Jan Phofele on 079-499-5244.
Wyfie0
My Geography teacher back in da 90s ko Ditholo Middle School may his soul rest in Peace.........i wish ne ke ya Nokville dis wekend ko payer my last respect...Report Abuse
Ann
Wyfie0My Geography teacher back in da 90s ko Ditholo Middle School may his soul rest in Peace.........i wish ne ke ya Nokville dis wekend ko payer my last respect..
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my gosh gal, he was one of the best teachers back in the days, i can still see his humbled face
condoleces to the Mphiwe family may his soul rest and peace
i pray that they arrest the murderers.
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Babey
It is so sad to hear this, some people are so heartless. They should have just take the car , not took his lifeReport Abuse
Molora
It's such a sad end to a young lion like Bra Zeph.I used to play in the local softball team with him as one of the founder members until we parted when I left for UK.in the mid 90s.May his soul rest in peace and the thugs' rest in PIECESReport Abuse
PONTSI
WE ARE NO LONGER SAFE, WHY DIDN'T THEY TAKE THE CAR AND LEAVE THE POOR GUY ALONE. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILYReport Abuse
Molora
Marapyane is a big town and it is totally not suited by a satellite police station.The infrastructure in it needs to be upgraded to suit the needs of it's population,ie hospital,police station etc.Its exposure leaves it vanurable and with its good reputation of production of high ranking guys,it has so famous.DO SOMETHINGReport Abuse