Yonela Boli, 24, an MSc Geology student died at Victoria Hospital in Alice from his injuries after allegedly being stabbed at the university’s nearby campus early on Saturday.
A 24-year-old female student at the University of Fort Hare has been arrested in connection with the death of her “close friend”, a male student at the university.
Department of health spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo said Boli had arrived at the hospital at about 4am on Saturday, with a stab wound in his back. Mapukata said the university’s vice-chancellor, professor Sakhela Buhlungu, had conveyed words of condolence to the Boli family. He said: “We are deeply disturbed by the tragic loss of a young life even before the academic programme for 2020 has commenced.”
“On behalf of the university community, I wish the family comfort and strength during this sad hour in their lives,” he said.
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