Education MEC visits school and home of murdered matriculant
MEC for education Sibusiso Malaza visited Ncakini High School on Friday following the death of 16-year-old matric learner, Nomthandazo Mbatha.
Nomthandazo’s body was retrieved from a shallow grave on Wednesday near the home of a fellow grade 12 learner, who is accused of murdering her.
It is alleged that the deceased left home for a study session on Monday April 8, but never returned home.
The following day, her parents reportedly conducted a search for her around the area, with no success. They, however, learned that she had last been seen with the suspect, after the study session on that day.
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“It will be difficult for us to leave you alone with girls. You will need to work extra hard to regain our trust,” he said.
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The suspect is described as a cool, smart boy who was always available to help other learners with schoolwork.
Malaza and his entourage also visited the bereaved family.
“We will wait for post-mortem results before announcing her funeral which we hope will take place next week before the Easter holiday,” said Loisa Mabuta, Nomthandazo’s aunt.
