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Teen accused of assaulting Lufuno Mavhunga out on bail Updated
Nokukhanya N Mntambo
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The bail application of a 14-year-old girl arrested in connection with the assault of Lufuno Mavhunga has been granted.
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The Thohoyandou Children’s Court in Limpopo granted the minor R1500 bail on Thursday following her arrest over two weeks ago.
She faces a charge of assault for the brutal, public assault of the late Lufuno Mavhungu who died of suicide following the incident seen on a viral video on social media.
“The state opposed the bail looking at the seriousness of the offence even though we are dealing with the child who conflicts with the law. Remember that the defence wanted the child to be released under the custody of her guardian, however the court felt that bail must be fixed at R1500,” said regional spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi.
Camorin Du Plessis took the initiative to organise the anti-bullying campaign pledge at Portland High, with the help of other pupils and staff.
Speaking to News24, 17-year-old Du Plessis said Portland High had always been a school opposed to bullying. We were raising awareness concerning the crime of bullying in honour of Lufuno Mavhunga who was bullied by her schoolmates, said Du Plessis, who is in Grade 11.
On Monday, a notice was issued to pupils to inform them of the anti-bullying campaign pledge. On Tuesday morning, as pupils, teachers and support staff entered the school for Covid-19 screening, they were invited to sign the pledge to show their support for the campaign.
Bullying needs urgent attention
A number of kids fall victim to bullying and no one seems to care.
Whatever way it happens, it’s an unacceptable behaviour.
The education policy in Mzansi emphasises the importance of creating safe schools that encourage respect for human rights.
Despite these policies, bullying continues to happen.
The recent suicide by Lufuno Mavhungu as a result of bullying is shameful.
Parents, teachers and school governing bodies need to stand up to fight bullying at schools.
Tougher legislation is needed in South Africa when it comes to bullying.
- Letter by Rachel Molema, Theresa Mews
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