Nzimande condemns the killing of students at higher learning institutions

It is reported the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Iona Residence on the university's Alice Campus.

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Police have opened a case of a murder and Boli's girlfriend was arrested over the weekend for his death.

It is believed his girlfriend, who is also a Master's student, stabbed him to death following an argument.

The minister has denounced the "barbaric and shameful acts against Boli" and welcomed the swift arrest of the suspect.

"In dealing with the spate of violent attacks on students on and off our campuses, we are currently finalizing the Policy Framework on Gender-Based Violence for the post-school sector. This policy will guide the whole sector in its management of and response to gender-based violence," said Nzimande.

Nzimande added his department is working with the Universities South Africa (USA) to develop a joint plan of action towards a plan to address campus security, including preventing acts of violence and gender-based violence.

"We agreed that this would include a process to gather information on the status of safety and security plans and strategies on campuses across the country, and to identify urgent matters to address at individual institutions", said the minister.

This would include infrastructure requirements for better security on campuses that could be funded through the Department's infrastructure and efficiency fund.

Minister Nzimande has expressed his condolences with the families of the two Vhembe TVET College students who died after being knocked down by an allegedly drunk driver in Thohoyandou on Friday.

"I pass my deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow students of Forgiveness Sebola and Hope Mukovhanama," said Minister Nzimande.

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