Mhluzi’s Extension 8 suffered a tragedy, as 16-year-old Lunga Zwelo Nkabinde was discovered dead inside a dustbin in the early hours of today (June 28).

Lunga was a Sofunda Secondary School student who lived with his father, Johannes Nkabinde, and their tenant, Fhadrack Mbatha.

Mbatha told the Middelburg Observer that at 06:30 this morning, he made his way to the home’s outdoor bathroom. After urinating, he turned around and discovered the boy inside an open green wheelie bin.

Mbatha said that Lunga’s body was in an upward foetal position.

Lunga’s father was at work when his child’s body was found. He told the newspaper that a neighbour called to tell him the news, “Your son is gone.”

Nkabinde rushed home, finding the SAPS and forensic unit at the scene. The divorced Nkabinde said Lunga’s mother was aware of her son’s passing.

Lunga, who was set to turn 17 in September, was an avid karate fan and took weekly lessons.

At this stage, the cause of death is unclear.