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Media Release

For immediate release

Thursday, 29 February 2024

It is with profound sadness that the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has learnt of the death of its student, who was caught in the crossfire during a shooting incident in Braamfontein this afternoon (29 February 2024). Another student is recovering in hospital.

The two were among the students travelling in a bus from the university to their places of residence in Johannesburg City Centre. The deceased, an 18-year-old male, was a second-year student.

UJ is in contact with law enforcement agencies who are investigating the incident. Our thoughts are with the families of the affected students.

The University is providing counselling to students who were on the bus at the time of the shooting. We urge all affected students to report to the University’s Centre for Psychological Services as soon as possible on psychservices@uj.ac.za.

Toll-free numbers:

Auckland Park Kingsway (APK)

011 559 3324

Auckland Park Bunting Road (ABP)

011 559 1318

Doornfontein (DFC)

011 559 6042

Soweto Campus (SWC)

011 559 5752

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