Pretoria – The University of Johannesburg has extended its heartfelt condolences to families of students who lost their lives at the weekend.
A first year university student, who was registered for BSc Computer Science and Informatics in the Faculty of Science, was fatally shot in the early hours of Saturday morning, allegedly by a security guard at a privately owned accommodation, where he resided.
“The cause of the incident is unclear at the moment. The South African Police is investigating the incident. The University of Johannesburg management has met with the family to express their sincere condolences,” the University said.
According to the University, the security official involved in the shooting was not employed by the university.
Students drown
In a separate incident, two University of Johannesburg students drowned over the weekend while river rafting at Intundla Game Lodge and Bush Spa.
According to the university, 44 students were attending an awards and teambuilding event organised by a UJ Day house.
“Eight students acted in their own capacity to go river rafting, which was not on the official programme. It is believed the raft capsized resulting in the drowning of the two students.”
The university expressed their condolences to the bereaved families in their great loss.
The incident is also being investigated by the South African Police.
“Arrangements have been made to provide counselling to students who witnessed these incidents, and to the bereaved families of all three students in support of their grief and loss. The university will assist the families with funeral arrangements,” the University said. – SAnews.gov.za
