By Phumlani Saul
Ibanathi Peter (17) and Sinothando Malinga (19) Their burned bodies were discovered in bushes by community members in Kwanobuhle in Kariega last Wednesday.
Both teenagers were laid to rest on Weekend Ibanathi on Saturday, 28 June and Sinothando on Sunday 29 June at KwaNobuhle near Kariega.
Ibanathi who was in Grade 11 at Nkululeko Secondary School and Sinothando finished Matric last year.
Speaking during the funeral service, the family’s spokeswoman, Ibanathi’s aunt, Miranda Peter, said the family wants the perpetrators to rot in jail.
“On that day it was extremely difficult for all of us at home. We kept asking what she did to deserve to die like that. We want to see them rot in jail. They must never get peace,” she said.
Ibanathi’s aunt, Miranda Peter, said it was heart-wrenching to see the people who allegedly killed “her child.”
“They are cowards for abandoning bail,” she said after proceedings.
Ibanathi’s Class teacher Portia Katkat described ber as a kind person she spoke to on Tuesday, 13 June at school sharing jokes.
“She was a very kind person. What happened to her shocked us, we feel afraid because it shows that as women in this country, we don’t have the power to say no,” she said.This incident left residents of Kariega shaking with shock.
Sibothoma Mamaila (35) said they are unable to express how they’re feeling.”We are unable to express how we feel after witnessing the brutal murder of such a young girls whose future looked bright. They were was slaughtered and burned like an animal. We don’t know what to say, we are still. Shaking with shock and disbelieve,” said Mamaila.
Uitenhage District Taxi Association ( UDTA ) Spokesperson Mr Vesele said it’s shocking to see young people killing one another.
“We become shocked when young people kill one another in this horrific manner. It’s still youth month, and we know our young people are faced with countless challenges,
We are here today to offer our condolences to the family of Peter during this difficult time,” Vesele said. Teenagers alleged killers made their first court appearance at Kariega Magistrates Court on Monday, 23 June. The four suspects will return to court on 30 July.
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