Snake Park mourners pay tributes to slain Soweto comrade
Luvuno was found killed in an open veld on October 13 and her naked body was discovered by a passer-by.
Snake park residents have called for justice and swift action from the South African Police Service (SAPS) as the community paid their final tributes to Zamangwane Luvuno who was laid to rest over the weekend.
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Luvuno was found killed in an open veld on October 13 and her naked body was discovered by pass-byers in Bekkersdaal over a week ago. She had suffered bruises and cuts to her face and fatal gunshot wounds.
The grieving community remembered the 28-year-old as a vibrant youngster who was passionate about driving issues facing young people.
Longtime friend, Noluthando Mdikinco who was among the last people to see Luvuno alive said her heart was throbbing with anguish.
“The death of Zama is the greatest pain I’ve felt. She had a beautiful heart, lots of love to give and always went out of her way to make sure the next person was okay.
“She would rather fight with her sister to protect us – whenever we were at her home,” said Mdikinco. “I regret being the one who accompanied her that day, if I could turn back the hands of time.”
While another friend and fellow comrade in Ward 129, Lerato Ntsolo said she would remember her friend for her laughter.
“I am sad because reality will kick in from today- that I will no longer see her. I keep hearing her loud laugh. Something she was known for.
“I keep thinking about the manner she was killed because I know how soft spoken she was.In your death, may you fight and the doers of this dark deed be found and arrested,” She said.
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Thandeka Luvuno who paid tribute to her sister in a letter wrote, “Nothing could have prepared me for this pain of losing my sister.
“Although she and I were like cat and mouse but one thing about us is that we would find a way to each other always.
“I will miss cleaning after her as she always prepared amazing meals for us. I couldn’t have asked for a better sister.”
Chairperson in the branch, Enos Sithole, said the party had lost a vibrate leader who was selfless.
“We are deeply saddened as the ANC when a young person dies because we regard them as an asset as they are the future of the ANC and leaders of this country.
“Let not her death be in vain but it is up to us to take the fallen spear and carry on with it.
“If we all here are saying we are grieving for Zama, let there be something that we do that will remember her works and that is by changing the lives of young people.”
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The mother of three was appointed fundraiser of the ANC youth league where she had been serving since this year.
But earlier years began in student movement COSAS and rose through the ranks until her days in the youth league and becoming an ANC member.
Gauteng SAPS spokesperson, Dimakatso Sello has confirmed that the police were investigating the case of murder.
They further confirmed that there are ongoing operations in that area conducted by both the Station and District whereby several suspects have been arrested for rapes, house robberies and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
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