The 21 kids who mysteriously died at Enyobeni tavern per week in the past weren’t simply irresponsible party-goers, however had been described as lovely souls. Each of them had ambitions, dreams and had been wanting ahead to the longer term.
Giving a eulogy on the funeral, President Cyril Ramaphosa paid respect to every of the 21 youngsters.
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MEET THE TEENS
Lithemba Velapi
The 20-year-old was wanting ahead to learning Tourism Management at Buffalo City College quickly.
Kungentando Nzima
Nzima was a Grade 12 learner at Alphandale Senior Secondary School. The late matric pupil had a ardour for arithmetic.
Lilitha Methuko
The younger lady would have turned 17-years-old on the day earlier than her funeral. She had advised her mom she deliberate to purchase two truffles in celebration of her birthday. Unfortunately, that by no means occurred.
Lungile Bekiso
He lived in Scenery Park. The teenager favored taking part in soccer with associates. He would have turned 17-years-old in November
Ovayo Mateyise
Ovayo would have turned 15-years-old the day earlier than his burial. He attended Lumko High School and his hobbies included taking part in soccer and watching rugby.
Inamandla Wexu
Inamandla was described as a “brilliant learner”. When his household requested about his latest exams, Inamandla advised them: “You know I never fail.”.
Ovena Ngoloyi
Ovena was a well-liked lady at college. One of her associates wrote on her Facebook web page that: “Greet those in the house who have left us, and please be our star when we go out at night.” Ovena was buried on Tuesday by her household in Middledrift.
Sikelela Tshemese
He was a quiet 15-year-old. He was described as respectful and useful round the home.
Simele Bolsiki
Simele was identified in the neighborhood for at all times wanting neat and tidy. The teen was described as a tough employee at Qaqamba Senior Secondary School.
Azizipho Zilindile
His siblings stated they’ll miss how he was at all times affected person with them. Azizipho is claimed to have cherished kids. One of his academics described him as a mild spirit.
Esinako Sanarana
This 17-year-old had dreams of changing into a lawyer.
Sinothando Mgangala
Sinothando went to Mthiza High School and loved spending time with associates.
Bhongolethu Ncandana
She had dreams of changing into a policewoman. The Grade 12 pupil attended West Bank High School.
Nathi Ngqoza
Nathi had ambitions of changing into an actress and competing within the Idols competitors. She was 17-years-old.
Aluncedo Monelo
Aluncedo was a proficient artist who drew portraits of members of the family and of folks in the neighborhood. He was 17-year-old.
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Inathi Nkani
She was the final little one of her mom. Her mom described the 18-year-old as type and an enormous dreamer.
Mbulelo Rangile
He was a sensible dresser and was cherished vastly by his household. The 18-year-old will likely be laid to relaxation this weekend.
Simmamnkele Sobethwa
She was standard amongst her household and associates. Her faculty, Kusile Comprehensive School, held a memorial service for the 17-year-old.
Asamnkele Thukuthe
Asamnkele was a pupil at Mzokhanyo Senior Secondary School.
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Sandanathi Mahlakahlaka
Sandanathi was in Grade 9. Her faculty had a memorial service the place her classmates described her as a ravishing flower with a beautiful smile.
Thembinkosi Silwane
He was the youngest of the youngsters, aged simply 13-years-old. He attended Zwelemfundo Primary School. His final phrases to his mom the night time that he left for Enyobeni tavern had been: “I’m coming back, Mama.”
