Welcome Mathenjwa, principal of Inkoningi Primary School in Ntambanana, near Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal, was found hanging in his office on Wednesday.
Rat Po!son Found
Two school workers revealed to Zimoja that Mathenjwa was discovered by an employee who went to clean his office.
“We were shocked when one of the workers came running and screaming from Mr. Mathenjwa’s office. They were crying hysterically, and we decided to investigate. We found him hanging with his tie around his neck,” said a witness.
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Another witness added, “There was no letter explaining why he took his own life. His death left many workers and learners at the school shocked. Rat po!son was found next to his plate, which we assumed he consumed before hanging himself. I guess he wanted to make sure he didn’t survive.”
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Condolences
KZN Department of Education Spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi confirmed the incident. “We can confirm that the school principal’s body was found hanging in his office. We are saddened by this incident, and our condolences go out to the teachers, workers, and learners,” he said.
KZN SAPS Spokesperson Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo stated, “Police in Ntambanana have registered an inquest docket for investigation following an incident in which the body of a 44-year-old man was found at a certain school in Ntambanana on 11 July 2024.”