The Durban University of Technology has denied that a 19-year-old woman who was allegedly raped by two brothers last month, is a student at the institution. Yesterday, SABC News reported that the young woman- who wants to remain anonymous- was seeking justice following her ordeal.
In a statement, the Durban University of Technology has confirmed that one of the alleged rapists is in fact a student and has has been placed on suspension due to the serious allegations levelled against him.
In a statement, DUT Senior Director of Corporate Affairs Alan Khan confirms that the victim was not a student or an employee of DUT. The university acknowledges that one of the alleged perpetrators is however a current student and has been placed on suspension. KwaZulu-Natal police have confirmed that a case of rape has been opened and that the matter is still under police investigation.
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A 19-year-old Durban University of Technology (DUT) student is seeking justice after she was raped allegedly by two brothers, one who is a fellow student, in July.
A rape case has been opened at a local police station.
A night out with friends turned grim for the student who shared her ordeal under condition of anonymity.
She says she wants justice not just for herself, but others who may have suffered the same fate.
The Durban University of Technology has responded to enquirers from the SABC regarding the matter and has confirmed they will comment in due course.
“I opened a rape case against two brothers, there hasn’t been much progress on this case. I want justice, I want them to be arrested. I also wrote an anonymous piece and after writing that a couple of girls also said the same guy had attempted to do the same to them, they also shared their stories.”
“I want this guy to be arrested because he is a dangerous person and he is capable of anything, he is very manipulative. I want justice since no one has been arrested as yet,” adds the student.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele has confirmed that police are investigating the matter.
“On the 3rd of July this year, a 19-year-old girl was allegedly raped by known men on Fordicks Road in Glenmore. A case of rape was opened at Umbilo police station and assigned to the Brighton Beach FCS Unit for investigation. The docket was sent to the public prosecutor for decision and we are awaiting the results,” explains Mbhele.
Meanwhile, police in the Eastern Cape are investigating the murder of a 20-year-old woman, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend.
The hashtag #JusticeforKwasa is trending after details emerged of how Kwasa Zozo Lugalo, a student at Wits University, attempted to leave the abusive relationship shortly before her death.
The police’s Tembinkosi Kinana says a 23-year-old suspect is being investigated for her death.
Kinana says, “The suspect is alleged to have attempted suicide immediately after committing this particular crime is currently admitted in hospital. Once he is discharged the police will charge him with murder.”
This story was edited to reflect the statement from DUT.
