[EXCLUSIVE] Primrose Primary School principal who was shot by a pupil returns to school

On the 16th of February this year, Noko Selepe, a principal from Primrose Primary School in Germiston was shot by a pupil. The grade 6 pupil shot Selepe in the stomach after he was reprimanded and told that his father would be called into the office due to his behaviour. Selepe returned to the school last week after months of recovery. Newzroom Afrika's Naledi Moleo sat down with him to find out about that horrific day in February.
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[@davidihlenfeldt2726]

After watching this video, my respect goes to the principal . Very broad minded, caring person. He didn't deserve what he went through.

[@nomalungelongcete5875]

@DumaM-ir7rk So true

[@noziphomhlongo426]

The fact that he thought of saving others ❤

[@luthandodayimani9424]

Have you thought of mental health issues or the events that lead up to the shoot

[@davidihlenfeldt2726]

@@luthandodayimani9424 wow.Just wait a minute. The buck stops there. I am not assuming the circumstances running upto the shooting okay. So you are justifying the shooting due to the circumstances from provocation? YOU DON'T SHOOT SOMEONE EVEN IF HE HAS AN ISSUE

[@davidihlenfeldt2726]

@@luthandodayimani9424 BTW...My comment was only of the condition of the principle, nothing of the learner. So don't bring the learner into my comment please!

[@Saida561]

A true man of God showing forgiveness and love and not letting emotions dictate his character.

[@makomanentshabeleng9549]

Amen this is pure respect to the principal for teaching us that even though horrible things happened to us we can still apply forgiveness that the Lord has taught us. It's not easy to forgive such things but when God is upon you it becomes so much easier

[@MsMandsa]

So much grace and forgiveness. This should never happen. Praying for your complete healing. ❤

[@difransmahungele9136]

Glory be to GOD for saving you principal, God's love

[@FrancinaBuda]

Think let religious back to schools.That is the works of the devil.we thank God for your life

[@sanliesun]

Dear Principal.... I am shocked to hear this but so greatful you are still with us. You dont deserve this... You are such an amazing and compassionate man. I speak from personal experience when Liyabona {one of your pupils} passed, away in 2019...your support to the family will never be forgotten. 💜

[@user-eo7nz3mu9x]

The principal he is a really parent he kindly even the boy shot him we must praying for the teacher's and the children 's bcz the were not safety if a 13 years child can shot at school is so sad to hear that as im parent also

[@kavithajaganath7641]

Unacceptable behaviour. The learner needs to be in jail.Protect teachers and principals. The Department of Education needs to look into this thoroughly!!!

[@sekoaib]

Never, they defend these kids

[@ndileka216]

Absolutely!

[@catfish4825]

They're a kid there's still time for them to go to heavy therapy and get the help they need for correcting. Yes they need to be held accountable but keep in fact you're talking about a child

[@kavithajaganath7641]

@@catfish4825 they need to learn the hard way. Kids these days are very advanced. There are numerous of children that have committed crime and still have done it at an older age.

[@Philosopher5877]

U are mad​@@catfish4825

[@glynisansara]

What an amazing man …. It must have been quite terrifying and traumatising but yet he is not bitter and has such understanding. A real hero.

[@joymofokeng5440]

This is a good principal besides being shot by a child he still thinks this boys life can be saved.

[@LollyMadikiza-xw4ok]

@joy...of course he wil say dat bcoz he is on TV, I would also say de same thing so everyone wil say I am good

[@MM-jx5rj]

@@LollyMadikiza-xw4ok You sound to have a personal vendetta against the principal. If when people talk and you assume it is out of pretence, then you have a problem, fix your heart, mind and soul 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀ . Not eveyone is like you saying things that they don't mean

[@magdasmith1421]

He's an incredible man. I have so much respect for him. I don't think I would have the same attitude. I pray for healing for him and his family.

[@luckyntonzulu5215]

The principal is a real human being

[@hgfku-tn6hb]

Reflection of how he was raised back home

[@worshiperswatchmenintercessors]

Sometimes, it might not be the parents fault. Of course, there are parents who fail to raise their children. However, there are parents who train their children, even discipline them when they see the children doing the wrong thing, but those children make up their minds to do their own thing, despite being raised right {sometimes as a result of peer pressure or other influences}. The society we live in today is different from when we grew up. We feared, respected and obeyed our parents. We did not go about claiming that we have rights. The other day, a parent asked the child to take the plate she {the child} had eaten from, to the kitchen. The child replied, "Say please. Do not be rude." Can you imagine such a response from an eleven year old? What nonsense! Last year, a mother asked for prayers and intervention. She asked her teenage son to wash the plates. He refused, the mother punished him and took his phone from him. He went on a rampage and destroyed all the gadgets in the house. You name it - He destroyed all the gadgets. The mother was so distraught. So, there are parents who raise and discipline their children, but the issue is with the children. There are parents who have had their children arrested by the police to stop them from doing the wrong things - yet some of these children do not stop the wrong things they are doing. Sometimes, it pays off though. There was a parent who had his son arrested. The teenager was thrown into the police cell with some criminals. One of the criminals there spoke to this teenager and warned him that he never wants to see him in the cell again, because he was throwing away his life. The criminal wished he had an opportunity to start life anew. Needless to say that encounter changed that teenager's life.

[@samuelmbokazi2318]

Kunjalo uhlakaniphile ubone kahle.umphakathi wethu ungaba muhle uma singaba nabazali abakhulisa kahle abantwana

[@user-yw2wt5hn8e]

God is great u're alive...my father was a ZCC congregant and i witnessed him performing miracles by healing the sick...1 notable healing he helped a couple conceive after years trying 2 have a child...they blessed him until his untimely death in 2021 where he died peacefully in a taxi on his way 2 Thohoyandou...when taxi arrived in town they thought he was asleep and tried 2 wake him up, only to find out God took him peacefully, there was no pain or seizure prior 2 his passing🙏😭😭😭may his soul 4ever rest in peace.

[@ncebantweni5433]

May the God of Mt. Zion be with your dad and may his beautiful soul continue resting in eternal peace 💕

[@mackmphahlele9511]

The absence of corporal punishment at schools is the most stupid thing ever done in our education.

[@victory2213]

Getting rid of prayer at the start and at the end of each school day is another horrendous thing that was ever decided by the government. Look at what is continually happening in American schools. They did exactly that, getting God out of public schools. As a result the Devil rules in their schools and culture generally.

[@NomvuseleloNkomo]

And parents are 💯behind in the name of abuse

[@VangileZulu-g8b]

The boy who shot the Principal of the school must go to juvenile prison until he reach his 21 yrs he will attend the school with other prisoners he is very dangerous There's no school that can admit a little monster as the principal relate the story it's pain full the father must also not get a fine he must be charged and loose his job Thanks God to save his life

[@user-wl8nj3nl8f]

I always say that since the barnish of.corporal punishment this kids are out of control.

[@HlogisChannel]

I second that,government is destroying society

[@NtokozoM_]

The pupil must be sentenced. That’s criminality.

[@premeirsoccerleague8711]

Yes, juvenile

[@lindiwemagubane9156]

Ya they must be sentenced that is why they are doing all this its because of this Government

[@deecee73-iv3gz]

Let's not blame the Kids when parents are Complicity in the behavior of their children actually the parents must be Charged

[@Nono-uo5df]

The child needs to face the music as well or else there's no learning from the consequences

[@pheladitau6762]

​@@deecee73-iv3gzwhat did the parent do?no u will find that the parent has never been to jail or charged with any criminal offense....the monster must be held responsible

[@chantellesouthafrica]

This was VERY upsetting to listen to this poor principal! HOW do parents expect teachers to teach uncivilized hooligans like these??? God was with you Mr Principal... God was with you!

[@njabuloshongwe6966]

You joined KZbin 15 years ago?

[@thabomoyo7768]

The question is how did he get the gun..the parents of the boy must also be accountable where and how did he get the gun.

[@rosemarymudau140]

Maybe he got the gun from friends

[@songezomemani9224]

The fact that the father is charged too means it is his gun.

[@ThandoMathebula-jy4om]

Prayer and the word of God is a must have in all schools... 💯

[@brideofchrist8295]

We must sign a petition to have prayer and assemblies back in schools.

[@diatilenthoba8262]

This principal is a loving caring father... teaching to him is a calling,look how he still wants the boy to get help n have a bright future even though he nearly lost his life💔we are a sick society,God help us.

[@Mamadunamis]

Teachers are not protected 😢😢😢

[@nomalungelongcete5875]

Not at all 😢

[@naledivimbani]

At all

[@germanmawela6053]

Believe me that boy cannot be corrected it seems like he is from notorious family

[@ddmm3685]

That is not the correct definition of notoriety

[@LeornadMapheto]

As a teacher myself i can't say I'm surprised these kids are straight bullying us and the law is on their side... We are powerless... We are raising a hooligan future

[@adventuresinafricaandabroa1942]

😢😢WHAT COULD BE A WAY OUT

[@lydiatshalibe9574]

So sad even parents just let them be. God have mercy. The country is messed up, the future is dark.

[@lawnyon]

Rainbow nation

[@giftgreen3748]

That boy must be sentenced for attempted murder. He bolongs in prison

[@Meza.Mani87]

his a hardcore criminal....

[@nomalungelongcete5875]

True Why was he caring gun at school?

[@Mathapelo396]

Imagine when he's 21 years he's gonna be the serial killer

[@NondoKadzi]

​@DumaM-ir7rkit's really sad. Thank God there was no loss of life . This boy really needs help to stop this. A 13 year old having access to a gun and being able to use a gun. That's shocking

[@matshelisoelisa1442]

No the devil parents is gonna get a good lawyer for the boy

[@veronicafarrell6676]

People all over the world, join hearts and minds to make schools and society better for children.

[@CandyJoseph-tx5mz]

It's only in South Africa where such can happen.in other countries,there are no guns.South African children need God.

[@musagumede4823]

You are a true leader.

[@dakalonndwa1932]

We humbly thank the almighty for saving your life principal❤

[@lorraine9682]

Mohau wa dithapelo ngwana Morena. I hear you saying that boy must not go to jail, imagine your kids living with out their father because of this pupil. A modimo a dule a go sireleditse🙇

[@HareHare954]

The principal is a good man, the manner in which he speaks and what he said is very humble and patient, it’s unfortunate this happened to him but hopefully his message goes out seriously to all parents

[@rofhiwarasivhetshele5313]

This principal is commendable. He is really passionate about moulding children’s futures in a positive way. Kudos to him.

[@FunkuFunku]

Joh joh joh😮can’t even begin to think what the child will grow up to become😢

[@Tee-lady]

He might become Gayton Mckenzie. The principal still believes in him hawu!

[@lufunomonyaivendaqueen7793]

Luke:11.At school in the 60's i remember we used to pray and sing before going to our classroom. One of our prayers was -Our Heavenly Father.

[@zainabamien355]

This "boy" had clear intention of murder...this is nothing innocent...he had a clear mindset on what he intended to do.

[@neighborhood_agent47]

I pray To Have The Same wisdom and Reach A level of maturity as this gentleman. He does not sound bitter but instead disappointed to some level With the student as well as the Stent's family.

[@samueltsoai2418]

We can see that yr a Christian and peace be with u .

[@portiamalatsi7641]

Yoh hai this is scary, a whole grade 8. The fact that he even had the audacity and guts to move towards him and wasn't scared or in panic mode is quite scary

[@acidicsoul4978]

It says primrose "primary" also he is in grd 6 👍

[@Loralou4455]

@@acidicsoul4978tjo 😢

[@Loralou4455]

Yea that’s too much rage, so scary

[@patunaran6420]

Thank God you recovered well Sir. Almighty God has saved you. You are a brave man.

[@heatherwolmarans8287]

I am shocked, I went to school in Edenvale, and I lived in Primrose later, that boy was cold bloodedly trying to kill people, 3 people!! I can hardly believe such a young boy is so hard and criminalised.

[@allienyathi1024]

Parents failing to raise children

[@aviwepama8286]

It was even worse during Covid-19.... parents don't know what to do with their kids

[@worshiperswatchmenintercessors]

Sometimes, it might not be the parents fault. Of course, there are parents who fail to raise their children. However, there are parents who train their children, even discipline them when they see the children doing the wrong thing, but those children make up their minds to do their own thing, despite being raised right {sometimes as a result of peer pressure or other influences}. The society we live in today is different from when we grew up. We feared, respected and obeyed our parents. We did not go about claiming that we have rights. The other day, a parent asked the child to take the plate she {the child} had eaten from, to the kitchen. The child replied, "Say please. Do not be rude." Can you imagine such a response from an eleven year old? What nonsense! Last year, a mother asked for prayers and intervention. She asked her teenage son to wash the plates. He refused, the mother punished him and took his phone from him. He went on a rampage and destroyed all the gadgets in the house. You name it - He destroyed all the gadgets. The mother was so distraught. So, there are parents who raise and discipline their children, but the issue is with the children. There are parents who have had their children arrested by the police to stop them from doing the wrong things - yet some of these children do not stop the wrong things they are doing. Sometimes, it pays off though. There was a parent who had his son arrested. The teenager was thrown into the police cell with some criminals. One of the criminals there spoke to this teenager and warned him that he never wants to see him in the cell again, because he was throwing away his life. The criminal wished he had an opportunity to start life anew. Needless to say that encounter changed that teenager's life.

[@worshiperswatchmenintercessors]

Sometimes, it might not be the parents fault. Of course, there are parents who fail to raise their children. However, there are parents who train their children, even discipline them when they see the children doing the wrong thing, but those children make up their minds to do their own thing, despite being raised right {sometimes as a result of peer pressure or other influences}. The society we live in today is different from when we grew up. We feared, respected and obeyed our parents. We did not go about claiming that we have rights. The other day, a parent asked the child to take the plate she {the child} had eaten from, to the kitchen. The child replied, "Say please. Do not be rude." Can you imagine such a response from an eleven year old? What nonsense! Last year, a mother asked for prayers and intervention. She asked her teenage son to wash the plates. He refused, the mother punished him and took his phone from him. He went on a rampage and destroyed all the gadgets in the house. You name it - He destroyed all the gadgets. The mother was so distraught. So, there are parents who raise and discipline their children, but the issue is with the children. There are parents who have had their children arrested by the police to stop them from doing the wrong things - yet some of these children do not stop the wrong things they are doing. Sometimes, it pays off though. There was a parent who had his son arrested. The teenager was thrown into the police cell with some criminals. One of the criminals there spoke to this teenager and warned him that he never wants to see him in the cell again, because he was throwing away his life. The criminal wished he had an opportunity to start life anew. Needless to say that encounter changed that teenager's life.

[@CandyJoseph-tx5mz]

We grew up been beaten at school and at home .South African children are not beaten at all

[@BusisiweShiba-di1ih]

😢😢😢😢

[@NthatisiHlakoane]

Thanks Ntate you are a real parent,the way you look at this incident

[@JESUSisGOD-vy6ps]

There is power in prayer!.

[@virginiamadenga85]

AMEN 🇿🇼😭

[@sithembisosthera3378]

He always shows up when you praise him.

[@ChristianeDreyer-kc4ss]

why did the boy have access to the gun? surely the law stipulates that owners of guns have to safeguard their weapons and thereby keep them out of reach of minor children and other family members and friends...... the pupil was obviously a troubled teen...... I totally believe that the parents have to take accountability and should be charged alongside this pupil.

[@ndix2053]

A superhero with a star on his chest ZCC!

[@user-si3hj9gd4u]

Hi this is sooo schocking. Principal you are a living testimony. Keep on praying. To God be the Glory

[@DizAsta011]

The is no church in criminal justice. The child should b sentence.

[@LwaziNtongana-ee3wk]

It's not about the church but the Principal wants to be relieved,and he don't want to hold the gradges towards the small boy. This gentlemen he literally a parent

[@user-fz7wh9xq7c]

You are a true leader my God bless you more and more ❤❤❤ parents please lets pray for our children's and the teacher's pls 😢💔💔💔

[@conleysandraadams61]

Great principal, especially under such difficult circumstances. God was truly with him. We can only pray that these kids become better individuals. 🙏🙏

[@nicholastannonkisten9826]

Sir, so well spoken. You really set the standards. We as a country i appreciate you

[@PemphelaniTcheza]

😢😢He is real father shows love and humanity

[@zubonemsimango3387]

I'm so sorry Baba ,Eish😢😢

[@ntombifuthigumede]

He needs to be trialed as an adult. He knew what he was doing

[@mandumanasoe3659]

Ohhhh Principal, God be with you, after everythng you still see an innocent child, GOD ENLARGE YOUR TERRITORY

[@tandekatandiwe1727]

This man has the wisdom of God. Nothing wrong with his command of English. May God help South Africans to wake up to true wisdom.We need to train up our children in the way they should go and when they are old they shall not depart from it.

[@devonabarendilla1557]

All glory to God,Mr Principal you need to be in parliament ,you are a very good leader we need more caring,rational people like you in society as leaders,🙏

[@amosgijamabasa7676]

We thank God of Miracle who saved our Principal . Continue leading the School and may God continue to protect you.

[@user-uy1ui4bb8c]

What did his parents say

[@nomvulalangasiki3927]

The story is still shocking...May the good Lord protect you

[@user-yq7mo2jj4p]

God bless you tata oh maan I can't even call you principal......instead of worrying about yourself you are concerned about the boys future.....amazing this can only be done by someone who has a relationship with God....may the good Lord continue to protect and bless you and your family🙏🙏❤

[@Ritesh-yy1zr]

Be careful Madela. These kids are ruthless. Parent/s failing them.

[@asthersamlal7832]

This boy is a danger to society... Principal you could have died due to this boy must be jailed no justice for this boy

[@awribalhidugagk2949]

Kgotsong Moruti!

[@mvelo.z.mthombeni]

Wow I'm so in awe of how the principal is still hopeful for the boy's rehabilitation...I'm glad he survived❤️ & have much respect for him🙏🏽❤️

[@floatpoint1050]

At that age you are aware enough to know what a gun can do. No excuses about him been a minor

[@edub201683]

We thank GOD for your life Principal🙏🏾

[@Junetsh67Mash]

A man of ,God we thank our Mercyful Messiah for saving the Principal life

[@thecryptoguy8381]

Psychologist and social workers are needed in school to spot this abnormal behavior before it goes out of line

[@AdvDeNovo]

What a miracle this man is still alive...what a terrible time we are living...Very important point the principal makes there, if the gun had shot another learner, the principal would have been arrested for negligince

[@diphalepashe5361]

Yes that's the bloody law of SA, it sucks.

[@FrancinaBuda]

Let's take our children to church every Sunday ,as young as they are, when they grow up, they must know about the love of God

[@kwazilungisanimbatha4274]

A man of faith 🫰🏿

[@busisiwezulu7200]

A noble hearted principal a true father.

[@user-ux9qd2wk4o]

I give you 💯 you speak very well like a father my ur God bless you and give you wisdom . The department of education needs to bring Christianity in the school because some problems are spiritual problems .Mr Principal I salute you I wish you are my kids principal 👏👏👏🤝

[@lindiwemnisi922]

We serve a true living god 🙇‍♀️ May the Lord give you strength my father to continue trusting in god 🙏lord we pray for intervention in our kids 😭

[@jaccihuddy5917]

The boy needs to understand that what he did was wrong. Pray for our teachers everyday.

[@ndwakhuluramalamula]

Father figure, kgotsong principal indeed you are good person

[@paulines581]

Not everyone is designed the same. Neither do they want to be. Why is that? 🙏🙏🙏 For his full recovery

[@smcptrsa]

The child only is to blame, he need to go to prison. That is attempted murder. Government must give schools metal detectors.

[@deonloots3274]

There are way's of smuggling the firearm into the school

[@XBooks.]

No metal detectors please 🙏, parents please talk to our children ❤🇿🇦

[@FLORENCESphiwe]

God bless you

[@AngelicDaughterinZion]

This is trauma 🥺. We give Glory to God for your life sir. We need to continue praying for our children. The enemy prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

[@josphinemandangu-ps6dc]

Lord protect this principal

[@rev.valeriehamann4049]

Where did he get the gun from? That person should be sentenced too, for illegal guns.

[@888KingsDaughter]

My God My God Bring pray back Forgive and ask God to help you move fwd. Much prayer for the child. A child he is ..

[@khensk]

Yoh, may God continue to bless and protect this man

[@user-yr7vu4ok4n]

We thank the Lord that you are back our Principal ❤❤

[@joymofokeng5440]

There's no innocent he must go to jail

[@deegirlladydee4671]

Hallelujaaaah 🙏🏻 Praise God for preserving your life dear Principal 🙏🏻 Such a forgiving spirit, it's amazing.

[@dionneneto683]

I respect this headmaster but the reality is that the child will never be rehabilitated

[@user-gb3cr5hi5f]

We as the parents we need to pray very hard imagin a 13 year old boy did this to this innocent principal from Cape town

[@siyabongankosi2153]

Wafa imibuzo uPrincipal. Nkosi yami. Yoh 😅. Thank God for saving his life. This is an example that God is a chief protector. Amen 🙏🏾.

[@annetwissthomson8953]

What a remarkable gentleman this Principal is! I agree that home circumstances play a big role in horrific incidents such as these, but what about the shocking television programmes, movies etc, that glorify killing, and other crimes. It's easy to learn how to cock a gun, aim and shoot, from watching the horrors being fed to humankind by (mostly) the worst kinds of programmes imaginable. 😊

[@tuduetsomodikoe587]

It's true, they do have a large but negative impact. We need to take a stand and write to these broadcasters, lobby against them and what they are forcing our children to watch.

[@Nonhlahnla]

Thanks God you are safe...

[@thandekamakhudu1146]

Oh my goodness what is this world coming up to

[@rosenyirendalisue7691]

Thanks God for his healing hand

[@sphamandlamfeka2443]

This child needs the community to deal with him.

[@envy_didii7457]

Principal, Head of school, we thank and praise God for your protection. We appreciate the fact that you've forgiven the child and feel that he does not have to go to Gail. Young as he is, there has to be some form of consequence management for accountability on what he has done. So that he can learn from it.

[@nelsonchinasamy9857]

I left KZN 24 years ago and visited my hometown in July 2023. These mechanics are are all over the town, there are many of them working right near the river that feeds the local dam. They drain the old oil right there and I am sure that oil gets into the river. You see law enforcement vehicles all over town but nothing seems to be done about this. I am so glad that I left that place. That nonsense will never be allowed in my Western Cape Town, you don't even see litter here.

[@tumelo5421]

Bring back bible studies and prayer back into the school systems. It will teach pupils respect and value for human life.

[@nicholastannonkisten9826]

Bless you sir,

[@asivegaxa9788]

The pain in his voice😢💔

[@user-hm1re8gh7d]

The pain in his voice , the powerlessness created by the system , the disappointment , this component of power as the principal taken from him by the system all of these you can hear them from his voice .God protect our educators and safe South Africa

[@kateturner1849]

He is very insightful. He recognises a home problem. Very few educators care enough to see that. I wish you well Sir. ❤

[@user-dq6lf9lu5d]

GOD ALMIGHTY WILL CONTINUE TO PROTECT YOU BECAUSE HE CALLED YOU AS A TEACHER YOU SHALL NOT DIE BEFORE YOUR TIME IN JESUS NAME❤❤

[@marblejori3569]

Praise be to the highness for saving your life

[@xxbasheerxxkeatonxxreylene1096]

Thank God the Prinsipa is still alive. Thankyou Jesus🙏🙏

[@xxbasheerxxkeatonxxreylene1096]

That boy need urgent help. May God change his life🙏🙏🙏

[@user-in8kw3wl1z]

Please that child needs serious help