Three families are heartbroken following the sudden and tragic loss of their young daughters. Three high school students from Mashingshing Secondary School tragically lost their lives. Mashishing Secondary School, in a statement shared on their social media channels, announced the deaths of the three students, leaving the entire community in mourning. The principal initially informed the parents via the school’s WhatsApp group, announcing that the three girls, in Grades Nine, 10 and 12, had passed away in a road accident. When is the Mashishing school memorial service? He also stated that the school would honour the deceased students with a memorial at the Mashishing Community Hall in Lydenburg, South Africa, on November 20.
“We will be holding a memorial service for the three learners who tragically passed away. Anyone who wishes to attend is welcome,” read the statement by the school’s principal, Mpinga Se. He also extended heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims on behalf of the school, offering prayers for strength, comfort, and healing during this profoundly painful time. Mashingshing Secondary school announces death of three students.Authorities have yet to announce the cause of the accident or provide further details on how the students died. The news of the tragedy left many in deep sorrow and sparked widespread reactions online, with many netizens expressing their condolences. Netizens mourn Mashishing students Many tributes were shared online, with some reflecting on the deep emotional impact of losing loved ones and the difficulty of continuing life in the aftermath of such a loss.
Philip Mogola: “Churches should pray for the accidents on our roads. Let us join Mashishing Secondary School in honouring their memory (deceased learners) and finding strength together as a community.” Iris Refiloe: “Condolences to the families and the school. May their souls rest in peace.” Mrclassic Mzwetsha: “Rest in perfect peace, to the Mashishing Secondary School students. This is so sad. Experiencing the death of a close loved one or friend leaves you numb. I think one of the hardest parts is when life has to continue, even as you’re still stuck in a state of shock and turmoil. Watching the world move on while your own world is shattered, as you try to make sense of it all – questioning if what happened is real or just a bad nightmare.” Vera Mthenjane: “This is especially traumatic for the other students, particularly those in Grade 12. May God comfort all their families and give them strength. Condolences to the families – only God truly knows their pain.” Mzwetsha: “Let us come together to honour their memories, share cherished moments, and find comfort in community. Your presence and support mean the world to the families during this difficult time. Please bring white candles. Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.”
By Lynn-Linzer Kibebe
