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Photos from Meghan Markle's SECRET stop on royal tour

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  • 29 Sep 2019

Meghan Markle has paid an emotional tribute to a murdered South African student Uyinene Mrwetyana.

The Duchess of Sussex made the secret trip away from the media.

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The Sun reports that the former actress - who is touring southern Africa with her husband Prince Harry - "closely followed the tragic story" of Mrwetyana who was raped and murdered.

The brutal crime sparked widespread outrage in South Africa and an online campaign, #AmINext.

Meghan took to Instagram to share a photo of her paying tribute to Uyinene.

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"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

On the ribbon, the 38-year-old wrote a message "Simi kunye kulesisimo" -- which translates to "We stand together in this moment" -- in a local language called Xhosa.

"Uyinene's death has mobilized 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 Instagram post said.

"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."

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Continuing his visit in Angola, The Duke of Sussex met President João Lourenço this morning to thank him for the incredibly warm welcome in his country. The trip to Angola has been very important to The Duke, allowing him to see the impact his mother has had, and also highlight issues that are so important to him, especially continuing her work to rid the world of land mines. #RoyalVisitAfrica #RoyalVisitAngola

Meanwhile husband Harry finished his tour of Angola and on Sunday will then begin a tour of Malawi sans Meghan and baby son, Archie Harrison.

The trio are expected to be reunited on Tuesday in Johannesburg.

WATCH: Meghan Markle kisses little girl's hand during crying meltdown

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