By Staff Reporter
POLOKWANE-The North-West University (NWU) Vaal Campus is mourning the loss of 22-year-old Mamohlotsi Rebecca Nchabeleng, a fourth-year BEd student from Tafelkop who was tragically found dead in her room at a private residence on Monday, 19 August 2024.
This heartbreaking incident follows just a day after the tragic car accident that claimed the lives of six NWU Vaal Campus students.
Nchabeleng’s body was discovered after the death of her boyfriend, who is not an NWU student, was found at his home in Sharpeville with a suicide note that led police to her location. Vanderbijlpark Police Spokesperson Sergeant Sabelo Sigcu confirmed that a murder case has been opened, and investigations are ongoing concerning the matter.
The police were alerted by the boyfriend’s family after finding him hanging at his home. His suicide note revealed that he had killed his girlfriend, and that was the reason he also killed himself. The letter directed the police to Nchabeleng’s residence. Upon arrival, they found Nchabeleng lying unresponsive in bed. Paramedics were called to the scene and declared her dead.
In a statement, Professor Sibusiso Chalufu, Executive Director: Student Life and DVC: Vanderbijlpark Campus Operations (acting), confirmed the tragic event and expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the university. The university is providing counselling services to Nchabeleng’s family and to students and staff affected by this tragic event.
