Precious Ramabulana: Student, 19, raped and killed in her own room

A shocking story has emerged from the Ramokhopha Campus at Capricorn TVET College this weekend. Authorities have revealed that a 19-year-old student was raped and murdered in her own dorm room on Sunday. It’s alleged that the victim, Precious Ramabulana, suffered 52 stab wounds during the frenzied attack.

Precious Ramabulana murder – what we know so far:

Police have confirmed an investigation is underway. It’s believed they are looking for one male suspect, and no motive has been established yet. Social media has seen an outpouring of grief for the teenager, who was studying N6 Business Management and preparing for her final round of exams:

Dear @CyrilRamaphosa and @SAPS

Please meet our sister Precious Ramabulana originally from Venda she was studying at Capricorn TVET.

Our sister was raped and stabbed 52 times in her room #JusticeforPreciousRamabulana
She passed on ??? pic.twitter.com/3lxjAqCtv4

— Catchvibe Moatshe (@IamCatchvibe) November 25, 2019

@16DaysZA This is Precious Ramabulana, A student in Capricorn Tvet College in Limpopo Ramokgopa Campus who was stabbed 52 Times and raped to Death, Please intervene to ensure she gets the Justice she deserves.#JusticeForPreciousRamabulana #16DaysOfActivism pic.twitter.com/TvK4S7a08v

— H.M Tshweu (@Stoute_SA) November 25, 2019

Limpopo student “stabbed 52 times”

Monday marks the beginning of the “16 Days of Activism” campaign against gender-based violence (GBV). But the occasion has got off to the most acrimonious start possible. Risham Maharaj is the DA’s representative in Molemole, Limpopo – the politician has lamented the “senseless killing” of Precious Ramabulana, questioning the government’s committment to keeping our female citizens safe:

“We send our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and fellow students and our prayers and thoughts are with them during this difficult period of mourning. The senseless killing continues to highlight the vulnerability and plight of women and girls in our rural communities.”

It is clear that our government is failing to keep them safe. The DA will visit the family in Ndzhelele this week to convey our condolences to support the family.We urge the SAPS to prioritise this case and ensure that the perpetrator is brought to book with immediate effect.”

Risham Maharaj MPL, DA Political Head for Molemole