Popsugar Celebrity The Royals Meghan Markle Visits College Student's Memorial in Africa Meghan Markle Visits the Memorial of Murdered South African Student: "We Stand Together" 28 September 2019 by Brea Cubit Image Source: Instagram user sussexroyal While Prince Harry continues his Southern African tour in Angola, Meghan Markle is taking a special trip of her own in South Africa. Earlier in the week, the 38-year-old duchess privately visited the memorial of Uyinene Mrwetyana, a 19-year-old University of Cape Town student who was raped and murdered, allegedly by a post office worker in late August. At the Clareinch Post Office site, Meghan left a note — written in the land's native Xhosa language — that read, "Simi kunye kulesisimo," which translates to "We stand together in this moment." She also added, "Harry & Meghan 26th September 2019." Uyinene's tragic death sparked outrage after the young student's body was found burned and dumped at an unidentified location. "The Duke and Duchess had been following what had happened from afar and were both eager to learn more when they arrived in South Africa," the royal couple wrote on Instagram. "The Duchess spoke to the mother of Uyinene this week to relay their condolences." In addition to leaving a handwritten message, Meghan also tied a ribbon at the memorial site to "pay her respects and to show solidarity with those who have taken a stand against gender based violence and femicide." Ahead, read Meghan's full message and learn more about the #AmINext movement in South Africa. Related: And That's a Wrap! See All the Photos From Meghan and Harry's Southern Africa Tour View this post on Instagram “Simi kunye kulesisimo” – ‘We stand together in this moment’ The Duchess of Sussex has tied a ribbon at the site where 19-year-old Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana was murdered last month, to pay her respects and to show solidarity with those who have taken a stand against gender based violence and femicide. Over the last month in Capetown, protests erupted through the streets in outrage over GBV in South Africa. The Duke and Duchess had been following what had happened from afar and were both eager to learn more when they arrived in South Africa. The Duchess spoke to the mother of Uyinene this week to relay their condolences. Visiting the site of this tragic death and being able to recognise Uyinene, and all women and girls effected by GBV (specifically in South Africa, but also throughout the world) was personally important to The Duchess. Uyinene’s death has mobilised people across South Africa in the fight against gender based violence, and is seen as a critical point in the future of women’s rights in South Africa. The Duchess has taken private visits and meetings over the last two days to deepen her understanding of the current situation and continue to advocate for the rights of women and girls. For more information on the recent events in South Africa, please see link in bio. #AmINext A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on Sep 27, 2019 at 11:35pm PDT 1 / 2 Image Source: Instagram user sussexroyal 2 / 2 The RoyalsMeghan MarkleThe British Royals