Ramaphosa to visit family of slain UCT student
President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to visit the family of the slain student, Uyinene Mrwetyana, in the Eastern Cape on Friday.
Ramaphosa was speaking outside parliament in Cape Town where he addressed angry students about their rising safety concerns.
This follows the gruesome killing of Mrwetyana last week.
A 42-year-old male suspect, who confessed to her killing, appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates Court on Monday.
"I will be going to the Eastern Cape to the home of your colleague who passed away, Uyinene," said Ramaphosa.
"It is important to continue as a nation to show our solidarity, to show our care and compassion. It is important for Uyinene's family."
Mrwetyana's death has seen a number of student protests erupt across the country where students voiced their growing concerns over safety.
He vowed a number of interventions, including life sentences for those found guilty of rape.
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