Laerskool Laeveld mourns death of Gr 5 learner
Heartfelt tributes flood social media as the Lowveld community remembers an 11-year-old girl celebrated for her beautiful smile.
Teachers and learners are in shock after the sudden passing of Grade 5 learner Kwanda Ngomane (11) from Laerskool Laeveld on October 19.
The school made her passing public on Facebook and shared its condolences. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to her parents, family, friends, and the entire Lowveld community. In this time of profound loss, we hold all who knew and loved Kwanda in our thoughts and prayers.
“Words cannot take away the pain of losing someone so dear. May you find comfort in one another, strength in God’s love, and peace in the memories you hold close.”
The cause of death has not been made public yet.
Community pays tribute
Tributes have since poured in on social media for the learner, who was remembered for her beautiful smile.
Meryl Trollip wrote: “Rest gently, dear child with the most beautiful smile.”
Lerato ‘La Love’ Mofokeng said: “My deepest condolences to the family, I am shattered.”
The school added that Kwanda will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 24, at Church Unlimited Nelspruit from 07:00 to 08:30.