University of Zululand Students Robbed by Armed Men at Off-Campus Residence, Mzansi Outraged

• A group of students living at a University of Zululand off-campus residence were robbed by armed men
• The armed robbers made off with the students’ cellphones, laptops, clothes, money and other belongings
• The horrific incident at the UniZulu residence left many social media users reeling in shock

KWAZULU-NATAL - An armed robbery at a University of Zululand off-campus residence has left citizens reeling in shock and horror.

A group of students had their cellphones, laptops, clothes, and money stolen on Tuesday, 14 March. Some students who were hesitant to hand over their belongings were allegedly assaulted.

Speaking to TimesLIVE, the university’s Student Representative Council president Siyemukela “Yaya” Khumalo said he visited the residence after receiving calls from the victims. He expressed anger over the situation and called for the landlord to pay for the stolen items.

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The SRC president also said the council was expected to meet with the university management on Wednesday, 15 March. He said they will also discuss the safety and security of students.

Citizens weigh in on armed robbery at University of Zululand

Piet Moselakgomo said:

“KZN it's always the case. The security guys are also afraid of being targeted by the gunmen.”

@JohannduToit11 commented:

“So much for making universities 'gun-free' zones. Makes students easy prey for criminals.”

Elizabeth Maditlhare posted:

“That is why I question security in all government institutions including. Police Stations because crime is committed did they get proper training even in courts government must review all contracts and I don't want to sideline that most belong to them more money but are less resourced.”

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Aria Jula wrote:

“That's happening a lot these days, DUT students were robbed of their gadgetry here where I stay, same manner, the criminals are becoming more brazen now, they can see the country is slowly sinking as the law enforcement officers get overwhelmed and start ignoring. evidence that would convict criminals.”

Jones Sefatsa added:

“Get rid of that security company they are in it.”

KZN police investigate shooting at MUT

Meanwhile, police are investigating the murder of a former student leader outside the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT). The victim was allegedly shot six times before dying on the scene.

Police said that they are following up on leads. According to EWN, the latest shooting is believed to have been the second incident outside the MUT premises.

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Briefly News also reported that four gunmen robbed passengers on an Intercape bus after it broke down close to the France township on the R56 Richmond Road in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

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A passenger named Lungi Shezi told TimesLIVE that she was travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Gqeberha. She said after the bus left the Pietermaritzburg stop, it experienced mechanical issues within 15km.

Shezi said the passengers had to wait on the side of the road in the heat after a mechanic arrived to fix the bus. The mechanic reportedly failed to get the vehicle up and running and another bus was commissioned.

Source: Briefly News