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Daughter of Zimbabwe minister found dead in Cape Town

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The daughter of Zimbabwean higher education minister Jonathan Moyo has been found dead in her flat in Cape Town, the University of Cape Town said on Sunday.Zanele Moyo was a student at UCT.

Zanele Moyo was a student at UCT.

“Moyo… was found dead in her private, off-campus flat on Saturday morning,” said UCT spokesperson Gerda Kruger in a statement. “The cause of death has not been confirmed.”

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 A police investigation would be carried out.  Lucas said that the 20-year-old was in her second year, majoring in gender, political and international relations studies. “The death of any student is a tragedy for the entire university. On behalf of the UCT community I extend heartfelt condolences to Professor and Mrs Moyo and their family, as well as to Zanele’s friends, lecturers and classmates.”

Kruger said counselling was available for any of those affected.

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