Aphenene died when she was hit by a truck on Monday afternoon on her way home from school on Tudor Road. The incident sparked off violent protests in the area, next to Kagiso township on the West Rand.

Several people were arrested as a result of the violence.

"I understand the anger people are feeling right now, I also feel it. However, I would like this matter to be resolved in a more mature way. Fighting is not going to help us," the girl's mother Mamsie Msipha said.

Aphenene's death came shortly after another child was hit by a vehicle last week. Fortunately the child survived and is reported to be in hospital. Residents are demanding speed humps.

- selebim@sowetan.co.za

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Aug 1, 2012

apelele

oh rest in peace Aphenene
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Aug 1, 2012

candilious

Shame man 5yrs old.My condolences to the Family .


to many informal settlement s are popping up. While Gvmt is constantly defending their Mafias for not delivering to its people haai man this has to stop everyday tragedy never some good news regarding our Nation .............Freedom what freedom
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Aug 1, 2012

MommaC

Why was a 5 year old child wondering around on the street without adult supervision?

Its like those people who have toddlers not tied into car safety seats whilst they drive around. Can they not see that it is a heartbreak waiting to happen?
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Aug 1, 2012

lebkampoo

How can a mother let a 5 year old cross the busy road alone, she should have done something you cant let a 5year old cross the road alone Mothers please make sure that your children are safe.
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Aug 1, 2012

Maezizsto4Sure

MommaC
Why was a 5 year old child wondering around on the street without adult supervision?
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Good question MommaC.I always see young children going to school alone everyday and wonder how their parents feel by letting walk alone.
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Aug 1, 2012

lolisted

again to me this simply means a black life is not important in South Africa, black dying because these so called councillors are filling their pockets with tenders
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Aug 1, 2012

MommaC

Maezizsto4Sure

It makes my blood boil.

A little one like that can't judge car speed or keep attention long enough to be cautious all the time. Not only that but with the number of monsters running around in SA, the chances of her being stalked by someone very dangerous is a big possibility. There are more than enough people in that squatter camp who don't work that they could at least organise someone to watch out for the kids.

I can't imagine the nightmares that poor truck driver must be having.
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Aug 1, 2012

candilious

@lolisted-My sentiments too


@MommaC- Sad hey but yet nothingsgoing to be done this story will blow over thats what making me so angry Headlines today a far Memory 2morrow
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Aug 1, 2012

MommaC

candilious

Way back in the stoneage when I went to junior school, we had road safety every second Wednesday. Maybe we should start something like that now as the parents are obviously either too lazy or too nyopied up to look after these poor little souls
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Aug 1, 2012

maneater

@MommaC
Why was a 5 year old child wondering around on the street without adult supervision?
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i hate seeing that Mommac. especially when they are standing at the robots asking for school donations and stuff. i do not want to about the guyfawkes day then i jut lose it.

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