Palesa Madiba’s remains were handed over to her family on 24 January by the Diepkloof mortuary.
After human remains were found of UJ (University of Johannesburg) student in Phiri Soweto on 17 December, it was finally confirmed that they were indeed Madiba’s remains. Madiba from Diepkloof went missing three years ago while visiting a friend for the weekend in the same yard her remains were found.
Social media has been in rage ever since the discovery of the remains, people are demanding that someone has to pay for Madiba’s death and fingers are being pointed at Madiba’s friend, Tshidi Mkhwanazi whom she was visiting.
What happened to #PalesaMadiba is beyond evil. A COUNTRY THAT DOES NOT VALUE IT'S WOMEN WILL NEVER VALUE ITSELF. Every day a new case. Why?
— MNM (@Diaryofazulugal) January 24, 2016
This #PalesaMadiba story reminds me of how my older sister died in 1999 until now no arrest has been made raped,shot and burnt#hurting *
— Siyasanga Xundu (@siyakay1) January 24, 2016
Nothing more disgusting than knowing that someone somewhere knows exactly what happened and have chosen to keep quite #PalesaMadiba
— SUPADUPA FLY 🔭🌉🌃🇿🇦 (@Slender_Vee) January 24, 2016
When contacted, Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Mashadi Selepe said that she cannot comment on the case at the moment as it is still under investigation. A private funeral will be held on 26 January by Madiba’s family.
#sapsHQ #PoliceMinistry & Acting NPC Lt Gen #Phahlane during the formal handover of the remains of #PalesaMadiba. ME pic.twitter.com/hXtqjfa6IQ
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) January 24, 2016
The Police Minister & MEC of community safety arrive at #PalesaMadiba home to pay respects to the family. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/DIWFar8g1x
— Jamaine Krige (@jour_maine) January 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/JesseDMulder/status/691532627950583810
@Diaryofazulugal #PalesaMadiba Witnesses 2 ur last moments failed to hide it. Heaven recorded it. Known to few, admired by many. Truly RIP!
— Hans Chanjack (@noeticGAZE) January 25, 2016
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