Rhodes students mourn Khensani Maseko's death
Rhodes SRC said that her death appears to be related to her having been a survivor of sexual assault earlier this year.
Earlier, students gathered at Purple Square where Mabizela addressed them.
Rhodes spokesperson, Luzuko Jacobs, says academic activities were suspended for the day, while flags are flying at half-mast.
Jacobs says they are looking into suspending the alleged perpetrator.
"We are also going to be approaching the NPA and the police to see if an inquest can be conducted. We believe that it should be conducted on the circumstances into the death of the student. It happens as we are reflecting on what we as a society are doing to our women. It's beyond tragic," he said.
READ: Tributes pour in after the death of Khensani Maseko
Meanwhile, a large group of students are protesting at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) over the alleged sexual assault of a female student by another student this weekend.
NMU says a case has been registered with the police.
Addressing the protesting students, Yandisa Jubase, says their protest is not only about this case but about security on campus in general
RU VC Dr Sizwe Mabizela puts the Rhodes flag at half mast in honour of Khensani Maseko. #RIPKhensani pic.twitter.com/GeSJ8QOScn
— Rhodes University (@Rhodes_Uni) August 6, 2018
Rhodes Univerisity to request SAPS and NPA to initiate an inquest into the death of Khensani Maseko. #RIPKhensaniMaseko
— Rhodes University (@Rhodes_Uni) August 6, 2018
Rhodes Univerisity to request SAPS and NPA to initiate an inquest into the death of Khensani Maseko. #RIPKhensaniMaseko
— Rhodes University (@Rhodes_Uni) August 6, 2018