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NWU engineering student passes away

"Thabo Nkutha was a valued member of our NWU family and his presence within our campus community will be dearly missed."

The NWU is mourning the loss of a student in the Faculty of Engineering, Thabo Nkutha, who passed away on October 30.

The Potchefstroom Students’ Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University (NWU) issued a statement on Monday, November 2, sharing the sad news of his passing.

“Thabo was a valued member of our NWU family and his presence within our campus community will be dearly missed,” shared the SCC.

The SCC extended heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and classmates, and encouraged anyone needing support to contact Student Counselling and Development (SCD) at or the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) 24-hour helpline.

SCD: 018 299 1777

SADAG Helpline: 0800 012 8431

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