Slain Durban pupil died standing up to bully: Family

Slain Durban pupil died standing up to bully: Family

The loved ones of Sastri College teenager, Moyeni Walters, who was gunned down last week, say he paid the ultimate price for standing up to a bully.  


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The 15-year-old died in hospital after he was shot in the abdomen, allegedly by a fellow pupil on Thursday -- near the school. 

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Two learners, aged 14 and 15-years, are due in court this morning.  

Moyeni's aunt, Beaula Tsodzo says the family is devastated.

"Right now we are still in shock, we can't believe it. It is just crazy. When it happened we thought he was going to pull through, but he didn't. It is so sad," she said.

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Tsodzo says her nephew stood up for what was right.

"Moyeni was a darling, everybody loved him. He could speak to anybody, whether it was in Swahili, Afrikaans, English, isiZulu or Shona," she said.

"He was a wonderful guy, helpful," continued Tsodzo.

She said her nephew was active at school and church.

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Moyeni will be laid to rest in his home country of Zimbabwe.


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