Police probe death of 22-year-old woman found near University of Limpopo campus
Police in Limpopo, South Africa, have opened an inquest after a 22-year-old woman was found dead near the University of Limpopo campus. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, noting that the body showed no visible external injuries.
Why it matters
The discovery of a young woman's body near a university campus has raised safety concerns and prompted a formal police investigation.
Police in Limpopo have opened an inquest after the body of a 22-year-old woman was found partially clothed near the fence of the University of Limpopo campus in Mankweng on Sunday morning.
Police spokesperson Brig Hlulani Mashaba said the woman’s body was discovered along Sovenga Street at about 6am with her head positioned inside a trench adjacent to the campus fence.
“Police were on patrol duties when they received information about a female victim found lying motionless along the campus fence and rushed to the scene,” said Mashaba.
Upon arrival, officers found the woman partially clothed.
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