Sara Motsitsi was shot dead on Saturday by a man believed to be her ex-boyfriend.

After this shooting, the man who has been confirmed to be a police officer in Thabong, allegedly drove to Motsitsi’s cousin’s place and shot her as well. She remains in hospital.

Motsitsi’s current boyfriend survived an attack when the 27-year-old constable missed him outside the grade four teacher’s apartment.

The police’s Sinah Mpakane says it was around midday when the young officer arrived at Sara Motsitsi’s place. “On arrival he started shooting at her, he shot her in the head. She later died at the hospital.”

The man later took his own life with the same service pistol.

Free State Department of Education MEC, Tate Makgoe, earlier sent condolences to the Motsitsi family and Reseamohetse School in Theunissen after learning of the passing of the female teacher on Saturday at 14h00. "I am reeling with shock and saddened by this sudden passing of such a great teacher," says MEC Tate Makgoe.

Motsitsi won the National Teaching Awards, Technology Category at Provincial and National level and received a car from Vodacom as one of her prizes. She joined Reseamohetse School in 2015, teaching mathematics.

The school describes Motsitsi as hard-working, energetic, valuable and helpful. She was loved by learners, teachers and parents.

We have lost a great teacher and future leader, says MEC Makgoe.

The family is still finalising funeral arrangements.

OFM News/Tshepo Lesole