JULY RIOTS | ‘I’m sorry, God please forgive me’: Umlazi burn victim’s last words to sister during height of unrest
At least 12 people died when a fire broke out at a butchery in Umlazi trapping looters inside
14 July 2022 - 20:31
In agony after having his skin burnt off, 15-year-old Manqobalwazi Gamede fell to the ground and apologised to his family, pleading for God’s forgiveness in his final hours. ..
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