A Limpopo learner arrested for allegedly bullying a fellow learner, had her case postponed to Tuesday next week in the Thohoyandou magistrate’s court.
The 15-year old learner was depicted in a video that went viral on social media, in which she was allegedly assaulting a fellow learner outside Mbilwi Secondary School.
The minor had her assault case heard in camera, with only her parents, a legal representative and the prosecutor present in court.
The bullied victim, Lufuno Mavhunga, overdosed on pills and died in hospital. The accused minor remains in custody at a care facility.
A memorial service for 15-year-old Mavhunga also took place on Friday.
It was held at her school, Mbilwi Secondary School, in Limpopo.
She has been described as a peace-loving child.
Her assault sparked public outcry, with the hashtag #JusticeForLufuno trending on social media.
It also reignited the debate on violence in South Africa.
Her assailant faces an assault charge. Several other learners who are said to have egged her on during the assault face suspension from school.
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