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Student Killed by Car After Toy-Gun Prank

In the News Today: A Nelson Mandela University student died after an off-campus residence manager allegedly hit him with a car early on Sunday.

Thandolwami Ndlovu, 24, was reportedly struck after pointing what turned out to be a toy gun at the manager.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said Ndlovu was hit by a car on Clyde Street in Gqeberha Central.

“It is alleged that at about 1:30 am, a blue Mercedes-Benz struck the victim, and he was declared dead at the scene,” he said.

“The circumstances surrounding this incident are forming part of the investigation.”

He added that police are investigating culpable homicide.

Nelson Mandela University (NMU) stated that Ndlovu had previously stayed at a private residence in Central.

The university said they were shocked, condemning “this senseless act in the strongest terms” and… continue reading HERE.

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