Africa-Press – South-Africa. Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has expressed outrage over “continuing” attacks on tertiary education students.
On Thursday, a 19-year-old student at Aaron Moeti Community College was stabbed to death, said Nzimande.
His body was found on the sports ground near the college by residents and fellow students.
On the same day, three University of Fort Hare students were mugged and assaulted on their way to the Alice campus. One of the students was killed, and the other was raped. The attacks took place outside the university’s premises on the Tyhume River bridge.
Earlier this month, on 12 February, three Eastcape Midlands TVET College students were killed while socialising in a public entertainment venue.
Nzimande in a statement called on law enforcement agencies to investigate the deaths, urging anyone with information to contact their nearest police station.
He also called on students to take additional safety measures, both on and off campus, and for institutions to develop safety forums.
“We must recognise that our Post School Education and Training (PSET) sector is a microcosm of our greater society,” said Nzimande.
He continued:
He encouraged institutions to engage the Department of Higher Education and Training on all security-related issues.
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