Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Clash Over WhatsApp Status and Exam Results Ends Young Student’s Life
In a tragic incident, a 29-year-old man took the life of his female college classmate following a dispute over seemingly minor issues like a WhatsApp status update and exam results.
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg delivered justice as they handed down a sentence to the man responsible for the heartbreaking murder.
A Fateful Discord Unfolds: The Origins of the WhatsApp Feud
Ntsikelelo Saki and Hlongwane, both students at Ekurhuleni West College in Katlehong, were at the centre of this unfortunate event, as shared by National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane.
Mjonondwane explained that the conflict originated when Saki accused Hlongwane of recording him urinating at a tavern and sharing the video on WhatsApp. This escalated into arguments about their eligibility for an upcoming exam.
“An argument ensued between them. The accused and deceased also had another argument concerning qualifying for writing an exam. The deceased was happy that she qualified and told the members of the WhatsApp group, and those who qualified became excited. Saki wrote on the WhatsApp group that they should not be joyful as other students did not qualify to write exams. They continued arguing on the WhatsApp group,” said Mjonondwane.
Campus Confrontation: Deadly Clash over WhatsApp Status Dispute
Further details revealed that on October 25, 2021, during the morning of the exam day, Hlongwane was on campus, prepared to take her test.
“The accused came to the campus and waited for the deceased at the gate. One of the students saw Saki and asked him why he is wearing a jacket while it is scorching hot. The accused was also holding a knife, and he said he is waiting for Hlongwane, that he wants to take her soul,” Mjonondwane added.
It emerged that Hlongwane had been cautioned by her peers about Saki’s dangerous intentions. Despite this, instead of avoiding him, she courageously confronted him, leading to a conversation.
Fleeing to Escape Justice: Culprit Apprehended in Cape Town
As she turned to leave, Saki, displaying cowardice, stabbed her twice in the back. When she faced him, he stabbed her twice in the chest.
“She left the campus premises and met with Saki, where they had a conversation, and when she turned her back to leave, the accused stabbed her two times and when she turned to face the accused, he stabbed her again two times on her chest,” said Mjonondwane.
After the assault, Saki fled to Cape Town, where he found employment. However, his escape was short-lived as he was apprehended by authorities in Cape Town.
