Wendy Dondolo|Published
Three educators were left traumatised after armed robbers stormed a school in Westham, Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, on Wednesday morning, holding them at gunpoint before fleeing with a BMW sedan, laptops, cellphones and other personal belongings.
The brazen robbery occurred on October 14, 2026, shortly before 7.20 am, prompting an emergency response from private security company Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA).
According to RUSA, three armed suspects arrived at the school in a white Volkswagen Golf GTI before confronting the educators and robbing them of their possessions.
Armed suspects storm school
RUSA said its reaction officers were dispatched to the school at approximately 7.19 am after receiving reports of an armed robbery in progress.
"On arrival, Officers established that three (3) armed suspects had arrived in a white VW Golf GTI before holding up the Educators," RUSA boss Prem Balram said.
The suspects allegedly threatened the three educators with firearms before making off with a vehicle and several valuables.
Robbers flee with BMW, laptops and cash
RUSA confirmed that the armed men fled with a white BMW 320i sedan bearing the registration number VASHIKA GP.
"They fled with a white BMW 320i sedan bearing registration VASHIKA GP, two cellphones, two laptops, keys, and a handbag containing cash and other personal belongings," RUSA said.
Traumatised educators receive medical attention
The three educators were left shaken following the ordeal and required medical attention at the scene.
"The Educators were traumatised and were receiving treatment from Medics at the scene," RUSA said.
RUSA has appealed to members of the public to assist in locating the stolen BMW.
SAPS has been approached for comment.
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