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
