Westcol TVET College has issued a statement extending heartfelt condolences to the family, students and staff following the murder of a student on November 25.

According to the statement released by the college’s marketing and communication department, the Level 3 Office Assistant student was killed at her private student accommodation in Homelake.

The college confirmed that a suspect has handed himself over to Randfontein police and that the case is now under active investigation. The parents and guardians of both the deceased and the suspect have been informed.

• Read the initial article here: Community shaken after young student murdered in Homelake

“We strongly condemn all forms of gender-based violence. It is deeply upsetting that this incident occurred shortly after the college participated in the Women’s Shutdown to honour those who have lost their lives and those who continue to suffer in silence,” the statement read.

In the wake of the tragedy, the college has made trauma counselling available to students through its Student Support Services Unit.

“We send our heartfelt condolences to the family, students and staff of Western TVET College,” the statement concluded.