Three-year-old Unecebo Mboteni died after falling into a pit toilet at his pre-school in South Africa. One year on, and his family still has no answers.
No parent should have to bury their child because the government ignored their basic right to safety.
In South Africa, a child’s education – and safety – still depends on where they’re born, their wealth, and the colour of their skin. As Unecebo’s father said, “My son died in a death trap set up for poor people.”
If the toilet is still in use, it puts other children’s lives at risk, but one year on, and his family still has not been contacted by the pre-school or the Department of Basic Education about whether the illegal pit toilet he fell into has been removed or what steps have been taken to prevent another tragedy.
And despite new media reports confirming that the police have now finalised their investigation and handed the docket to the National Prosecuting Authority, the family has received no official communication about the status of the case or what happens next.
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