Cape Town – A 20-year-old first-year University of Venda student was fatally stabbed multiple times, allegedly by her boyfriend, a second-year environmental sciences student, after an argument in his residence room.
Police found the victim in a pool of blood with multiple upper body wounds and recovered two knives at the scene.
The suspect attempted to escape by jumping from a third-floor window, injuring himself, and is now under police guard in hospital. Despite emergency efforts, the victim died from her injuries.
The University of Venda expressed shock and sadness at the tragedy, with Vice-Chancellor Prof Bernard Nthambeleni condemning the violence and offering condolences to the student’s family and community.
“The entire university community is reeling from this tragic loss. I am deeply devastated by the untimely and violent death of our student,” said university vice-chancellor Prof Bernard Nthambeleni.
“On behalf of the University of Venda, I extend heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and fellow students. This senseless act of violence is unacceptable and is strongly condemned.
“As we close Women’s Month, a time when we reflect on the value, dignity and strength of women, it is profoundly painful to face such a tragedy,” he said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
