No foul play suspected in death of Thohoyandou boy (8)
An emotional funeral was held in the Thathe Vondo village near Phiphidi, Thohoyandou following the death of Uhone Divine Dzhandzhi.
LIMPOPO – “Forever in our thoughts, always in our thoughts, thinking of you always.”
These are the words written in the placards that were read and sung by classmates of the late Gr 4 learner, Uhone Divine Dzhandzhi, during an emotional funeral held on October 22 in Thathe Vondo village near Phiphidi.
Uhone (9) was a learner at Tshanowa Primary School outside Thohoyandou.
His classmates, dressed in school uniform paid tribute to him saying he was among the best learners in his class.
Speaking at the funeral, circuit manager of Tshinane, Nkhangweleni Mulaudzi said they were saddened by the untimely passing of the young learner.
“It is disturbing that a young learner died at such an early age while we were still expecting him to excel in the school and eventually contribute meaningfully to society,” said Mulaudzi.
Prinicpal Nelson Matsea said the death of one learner is too many for their rural school.
Reading the obituary, Adivhaho Dzhandzhi said the late Uhone started his crèche years in the local Tshanowa Community Crèche and later started primary school as a Gr R learner in 2018 at Tshanowa Primary.
Uhone is survived by his father Vhahangwele Dzhadzhi, mother Florence Mukwevho and two siblings, Atondaho and Ompha Dzhandzhi.
The police in Thohoyandou confirmed that an inquest has been opened. No foul play is suspected.
Acting Vhembe police spokesperson Sgt Vuledzani Dathi said preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased’s body was discovered by his mother.
