Back to the School: A Tragic Mistake
On a sunny Tuesday in Ennerdale, just south of Johannesburg, a 50‑year‑old dad was hoping to catch his 14‑year‑old son after school. Instead, the “family reunion” turned into a nightmare.
The Day in a Nutshell
- Tuesday: The guy drops off his kid at the high school for evening classes.
- Wednesday: He sits inside his locked car, waiting for the boy to return.
- He falls asleep—classic dad move.
- The son arrives, knocks on the passenger window to get his father’s attention.
- The dad, startled and armed, pulls out his gun and fires a shot into the air.
- Realizing the mistake, he panics as the missile lands where his own son had been standing.
- The boy is badly injured and is rushed to the hospital, but tragically, he does not survive.
Police Take‑Away
Police spokesman Mpande Khoza explained, “The father, who was asleep in the car with a firearm nearby, was alarmed by the knocking and shot in the direction of the knock. Only after the first shot did he realize it was his own son.” The incident has led to the court hearing the father on Thursday.
Community Impact
Because of this heart‑breaking event, the school postponed its exams—and, needless to say, many parents’ hopes for a smooth end to the year.
Ennerdale is already known for its high crime rate, but this incident reminds everyone that the danger isn’t always outside—you might find it right in your living room.
