One Student died at NWU Potch
Dear student
It is with great sorrow that we have to inform you of the death of a
first-year student from Laureus residence, Xavier Klein. Yesterday
afternoon Xavier and two friends went for a swim at the Fanie du
Toit swimming pool on the Potchefstroom Campus. After a couple
of lengths Xavier mentioned that he had stomach ache, and sat on
the side of the pool for a while. He started swimming again, and got
into trouble.
His friends quickly observed that he was in trouble, and - together
with students of the water polo team - got him out of the water, and
immediately started with CPR. Emergency Services was nearby at
the netball tournament, and responded within minutes. He was
taken to MediClinic via ambulance, but unfortunately passed away
late Saturday night. Once the post mortem has been conducted, the
excact cause of death will be known.
The acting rector of the Potchefstroom Campus, Prof Fika Janse
van Rensburg, together with the house father of Laureus residence,
Chris de Bruyn, assisted the family with travel and accommodation
arrangements as well as counselling.
Prof Fika has applauded the cooperation of the various departments
on the Potchefstroom Campus in the handling of the incident and
requested everybody to carry the family and friends of Xavier in
their prayers.
The vice-chancellor, Prof Dan Kgwadi will also meet with Xavier’s
parents.
Kind regards
Mr Louis Jacobs