A 17-year-old St Stithians pupil and a 19-year-old man were found dead at a Sabie lodge, prompting police to open a murder case (news.google.com). The victims, Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and Ethan Coetzee, were both students at St Stithians, a school in Mpumalanga, South Africa (tuko.co.ke). Cameron’s father, Derrick Cooks, has spoken publicly for the first time since the incident, describing his daughter as “deeply loved” (iol.co.za).
Autopsy reports suggest Cameron was strangled, while the 19-year-old man died by suicide, according to police (news.google.com). The tragic deaths have left the community in shock, with mourners gathering in Sabie to pay tribute to the two young lives lost. An inquest has been called to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident (tuko.co.ke).
Authorities are still determining the exact sequence of events, but the discovery of two bodies at the lodge has raised concerns about safety and security in the area. The case remains under active investigation, with police urging anyone with information to come forward. The school has also issued a statement expressing its sorrow and commitment to supporting the families of the victims.
