'We feel their pain' - UWC offers support to students following student deaths

The community of UWC have been left reeling after the tragic news that three students have died in the last few days.

Staff and students at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) are this week having to come to terms with the tragic deaths of three students.

Two second-year law students committed suicide within days of each other - some reports claim the pair were in a relationship - and a third student was shot and killed at the weekend.

Our students lives really matter to us - we feel their pain.

Prof. Cherrel Africa, Spokesperson at UWC

For young people, and students in particular, we are aware of the pressure they are under.

Prof. Cherrel Africa, Spokesperson at UWC

Africa says there is a range of support structures in place at the university - including counselling and student support services.

The sad reality is that, at times, there are instances where those don't go far enough.

Prof. Cherrel Africa, Spokesperson at UWC

The university says none of the incidents happened on campus and memorials will be held for the deceased students.

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This article first appeared on CapeTalk : 'We feel their pain' - UWC offers support to students following student deaths

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