"The smallest coffins are the heaviest": Tears roll as
4-year-old girl brutally raped and murdered in South Africa, is laid to rest
(photos)
The Talla family mourned the passing of four-year-old Shaynice as they
laid her to rest Wednesday, at the Klipspuit Cemetery after a funeral service
at 3106 6 Belaleberg St Extension 2‚ Eldorado Park.
Little Shanice was found brutally raped and murdered hours after she went
missing on Wednesday afternoon, September 28.
The tragic death had family members and mourners filled with tears and
sorrow.
"God picked a beautiful rose from His garden, but she will always
remain with us. It’s so sad but we know that you’re safe in God’s hands,” said
a grieving family friend.
The Eldorado Park community wore green ribbons and scarves in support of
the bereaved family and as a sign of remembrance for baby Talla.
“We’re so broken, it hurts knowing that someone can hurt such an innocent
young girl,” said family friend, Sonja Bosch.
"When an innocent life of a little girl is taken in this manner we
need to ask ourselves what is wrong with our community. There is a sickness in
our community and we have accommodated it for far too long‚" said
Johannesburg MMC for Health and Social Development Dr Mpho Phalatse.
"Its time for all of us to regroup and take a stand against social
ills. It can't be business as usual. Things need to change in Eldorado
Park‚" she added.
Phalatse added that the city will soon introduce programs meant to improve
conditions in Eldorado Park. Some of the challenges faced by this community
include substance abuse‚ crime and unemployment.
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