Overview

• The break-in at an off-campus residence in Summerstrand, Gqeberha, occurred Monday night and left one Nelson Mandela University student dead and another injured.
• Police say two female students, aged 23 and 20, were attacked, with the 23-year-old dying at the scene and the other receiving medical care.
• The suspect, described as a male about 25 and armed with a knife, fled with two cellphones and a laptop and remains at large as a manhunt continues.
• Nelson Mandela University offered counselling through its Emthonjeni unit, conveyed condolences to the victim’s family, and said it is cooperating with law enforcement.
• Student organisations announced a 'Student Lives Matter' march on 14 October to demand action on safety, and a night vigil is planned for 16 October at The Kraal.