Overberg High School in Caledon will reopen on Monday amid the ongoing investigation into the murder of 16-year-old Deveney Nel.
Story Summary:
- Overberg High School is set to reopen on Monday following the murder of 16-year-old student Deveney Nel.
- The school will pay tribute to Deveney, and additional security measures have been implemented, with counselling provided for learners.
- Deveney was last seen on Wednesday, and her body was discovered on the school premises in a storeroom. Police are continuing their investigation.
Overberg High School to pay tribute to Deveney Nel
The school’s governing body announced that students and staff are invited to bring flowers to place at the school gate in Deveney’s memory.
Additional security measures have been implemented, and counselling services will be available to those affected by her death.
The school, which has been closed since the discovery of Deveney’s body, will resume normal operations as investigations continue.
What we know about the murder
Deveney Nel was last seen alive on Wednesday, 7 August 2024, when she was expected to return home to Grabouw after school.
Her mother reported her missing when she did not arrive as anticipated.
Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed in a statement that a search party was quickly formed by SAPS Caledon, which later discovered her body in a storeroom on the school premises.
Medical personnel confirmed her death at the scene, and a murder case was opened.
Unverified reports suggest that Deveney sustained multiple wounds to her neck and chest, and there are indications that she may have been raped.
The discovery of her body in a secure area of the school has raised concerns that her attacker might have been someone familiar to her.
