Scores of people gathered in Tshirenzheni for Lufuno Mavhunga's funeral. Several government officials attended the service.These were the words of Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya, at the funeral service of Lufuno Mavhunga, a Grade 10 pupil who was bullied and beaten by two pupils.
In the video, Mavhunga was repeatedly slapped in the face as she tried to block without retaliating while a crowd of her peers look on and some cheered.'Our hearts sunk when we saw bruises on her face' - friend pays tribute at Lufuno Mavhunga memorial She added that the country was faced with a gender-based violence scourge and that girls needed to be encouraged to look out for each other.
Several government officials attended, including Siweya, Education MEC Polly Boshielo, and Vhembe District Municipality Mayor Dowelani Nenguda.Lufuno's uncle, Dakalo Netshivhazwaulu, said the teen took education seriously and was blessed with a bright mind.
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