Uyinene Mrwetyana's family have issued a heartbreaking statement to the Cape Town high court.
"My Lord, the 24th August 2019 marks the first day of a redefined version of our family. The day started out like any other. As it progressed, upon the realisation that Uyiuyi could not be reached, our worst fears crept in and that initial trepidation has since developed into an ocean of emotions, which have coalesced into agony.
"Our once quiet and private daily lives are now watched with sorrow and pity. While the country and the world at large show us immense love and support that we sincerely appreciate, we are always drawn back to the moment in time when this catastrophic tragedy befell us. "The sudden annihilation of our princess has emphatically altered our collective being as her voice , is now gone. She has left an everlasting void.
"Esona, her brother, is devastated that his younger sister, whom he cherished so much, went through this horrible experience and had her life cut short in this manner. He has been left a loner, as his biggest cheerleader and adviser is no more.
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