The 15-year-old Mbilwi Secondary School learner, in Limpopo, who committed suicide after being assaulted by a fellow learner outside the school premises on Monday is being laid to rest this morning.
Lufuno Mavhunga overdosed on pills shortly after the assault and later died at the Siloma Hospital.
A video of the assault has been trending on social media.
In an emotionally charged memorial service yesterday, friends and family remembered her as a kind and peaceful person.
Even in the mist of the bullying she managed to smile because she is a peaceful sweetheart #lufunomavhunga #Lufuno pic.twitter.com/0qEcEEzDil
— Noko M (@Ningi_Nice) April 16, 2021
A call was also made for the Department of Basic Education to take Life Orientation seriously.
I’m so sorry, everyone failed you princess?
Rip #lufunomavhunga pic.twitter.com/MrjIIECeyc
— Ice Princess ???? (@oladesy) April 16, 2021
A 14-year-old learner who is seen in the video assaulting Mavhunga appeared before the Thohoyandou Family Law Court on Friday and her case was postponed to Tuesday.
Three other learners, who shot the video and can be heard cheering on the accused, have been suspended from the school, pending disciplinary proceedings.
Zitikeni Secondary School rallying behind #LufunoMavhunga in the quest for #JusticeForLufuno pic.twitter.com/4FO3h2ElaP
— Roṋewa Mathephe (@Ronewa_Mathephe) April 16, 2021
Lufuno Mavhunga remembered at memorial service:
