Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - A tragic incident unfolded at Nketa High School in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where a Form Four student took her own l!fe after facing rejection from her boyfriend concerning her pregnancy.
She was laid to rest in a sombre
ceremony attended by friends, family, and community members on Monday, July
22.
The student, who had been dating an
Upper-six student at the same school, reportedly sought support from her
boyfriend after discovering she was pregnant. The boyfriend's refusal to accept
responsibility for the pregnancy caused her significant emotional distress,
contributing to her decision to take her own l!fe.
On July 12, the girl visited her
boyfriend's home but was later found by her aunt and brought back to their
residence. It is believed that she had attempted to discuss the situation with
her boyfriend again, only to be met with continued rejection. This further
intensified her despair.
Despite her aunt's efforts to support
her, the student tragically ended her life.
Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele
confirmed the incident, though initial police reports did not mention the
pregnancy.
According to the police, the girl had
left home under the guise of attending extra lessons and was later seen
entering her boyfriend’s residence. Concerned about her absence, her aunt
discovered her hang!ng from a guava tree in their yard. Emergency services
arrived promptly, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
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