Thomas More College will gather on Tuesday to honour 13-year-old Grade 8 pupil Awandiswe Zulu, who dies after his death leaves classmates, teachers and friends heartbroken. The school community is mourning him and sharing tributes.
Across reports, the focus is on students, families and staff remembering Zulu’s character. Messages of condolence are shared by classmates and the wider school community, describing him as kind and “so, so loved.” The school’s tribute emphasises how deeply his death affects those around him, with remembrance taking place through community acknowledgement at the gathering.
While outlets do not present differing accounts of the circumstances of his death, they align on the school’s response: public acknowledgement of Zulu’s impact and condolences from peers and staff at Thomas More College.
