Wits student dies after jumping from building in suspected suicide
Police are investigating the circumstances behind the alleged suicide.
Johannesburg buildings are seen over Braamfontein, 1 August 2013. FILE PIC. Picture: Michel Bega
Police on Sunday confirmed that a 19-year-old female student from the University of Witwatersrand died after jumping from a building in Braamfontein‚ Johannesburg, in an alleged suicide.
According to EWN, the student jumped from the sixth floor of a student residence on Saturday night. Police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubele said police were investigating the circumstances behind the alleged suicide.
“She died instantly and the motive for the incident is unknown at this moment. A case of inquest has been opened and investigations continue,” he said.
#BraamSuicide This is so sad. Varsity can drain you in all aspect. Talk to someone when you're feeling depressed
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I was hurt to learn about the #BraamSuicide , A simple "how do you feel" can save a life! A lot of cries are silent and unheard.
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The expectation & pressure to graduate in record time is real and sometimes leads to suicide. Stop asking when I will graduate #BraamSuicide
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