“This was supposed to be their first meeting,” Kananda revealed. “Olorato had arranged safety precautions with friends, promising to share her location every thirty minutes as a protective measure.”

Friends Launch Desperate Search

When two hours passed without the scheduled updates, concerned friends utilized smartphone tracking technology which directed them to a Bramley residence. There, they discovered Mongale’s personal belongings abandoned outside the property.

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“The occupants claimed no knowledge of Olorato when questioned,” Kananda stated. “This raised immediate red flags among her social circle.”

Wits University Student Discovered Dead After Suspected Fatal Date

The breakthrough came when Lombardy East residents noticed suspicious activity involving a white vehicle matching the earlier description. “Local witnesses reported seeing similar dumping incidents previously,” Kananda explained. “Their vigilance led to the tragic confirmation of our worst fears.”

Forensic evidence suggests Mongale resisted her attacker violently before her death, though specific injury details remain undisclosed at the family’s request.

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University Community in Mourning

As the Hillbrow Police Station investigates the homicide case, the Wits academic community mourns the loss of their promising student. “She was her mother’s only daughter,” Kananda shared emotionally. “The brutality of this crime has left the family shattered beyond words.”

Authorities continue searching for the unidentified dating companion seen in the CCTV footage, urging anyone with information to come forward. The case has sparked renewed conversations about personal safety during first encounters in South Africa’s metropolitan areas.