The school is back to normal operations on Monday after it was closed on Thursday to facilitate police investigations.
The school confirmed her death.
“The school governing body (SGB) expresses its heartfelt condolences to the Nel family. The investigation has been escalated to the provincial level and it is a wide-reaching investigation. No persons have yet been implicated or arrested. There are widespread reports on social media, none of which are true or have been verified. As soon as we have more information we will share it immediately,” said the SGB.
Theewaterskloof municipality mayor Mary Liebenberg called for police to prioritise the case.
“The news of her untimely and violent death, discovered on school grounds, has shaken our community to its core. As we observe Women’s Month, it is especially tragic to witness the continued disrespect and violence against women in our communities.
“This senseless act is a stark reminder that the fight for the safety and dignity of women and girls is far from over. I urge the police to prioritise this investigation and to do everything in their power to bring the perpetrator to justice,” said Liebenberg.
Modiegi Mashamaite
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