Johannesburg – Police in Johannesburg are investigating a possible case of murder after a partially decomposed body of a male University of the Witwatersrand student was found in a storeroom on Thursday.
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said no foul play had been suspected at this stage.
“An inquest docket was opened for investigation. Police will wait for the post-mortem results which will determine the cause of death. If it is established that he died due to criminal act, a murder case will be registered,” said Dlamini.
University spokesperson Shirona Patel said the university was in the process of making contact with the family.
“Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult period,” said Patel.
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