It’s been one year since University of Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana was murdered. The 19-year- old was reported missing after visiting a local post office on Tuesday, 24 August 2019.
Days later, her remains were found buried in a shallow grave. Mrwetyana’s death sparked national outrage.
Her killer Luyanda Botha pleaded guilty and was handed three life sentences.
To honour her life, local residents are planning to decorate the Clarinch Post Office and Claremont Police Station with flowers and ribbons.
Social media users have also shared their memories and thoughts on the commemoration day.
all i really have to say for today is that Uyinene was love. she was filled with the purest intentions and the biggest heart. she radiated kindness and beauty through her strong spirit. she was as beautiful as her soul. she was and will forever be an angel.
remember her as love.— (@SinoNorman) August 23, 2020
On this day last year our angel on earth gained her wings. TBH I still dont understand and I never will. You deserved so much more. Continue to vibrate higher with the angels Lil Ne. You will never be forgotten. #Uyinene #iamnene #morethanaGBVmartyr pic.twitter.com/U2qfuKRO6y
— Bitter unangelic wildflower!!! (@vibratehigher_) August 24, 2020
On this day, last year, Uyinene Mrwetyana was raped twice and bludgeoned to death by post office employee.
She deserved to live and complete her life’s goals.
Rest in Power Nene pic.twitter.com/7e1xPUYEC8— Toto Smith. (@_iamToto) August 24, 2020
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Source: eNCA