Pupils from Orchards Primary School in Johannesburg gathered to bid farewell to their schoolmate, Kabelo Masalesa, who drowned while on a soccer tournament in Palestine.Phathu Luvhengo
The coffin, draped in a SA flag, was greeted by pupils who formed a guard of honour. The hearse entered the school premises behind traffic officials riding motorcycles.A banner with Kabelo’s picture was on the stage while other photographs were placed on the side of the hall next to candles.Kabelo played for Black Poison Club in Alexandra and drowned in an accident on July 17 in Palestine.
Kabelo’s uncle and family representative Alfred Mamabolo said the youngster was excited about the trip the day before he left. Mamabolo said the last call he made to his nephew was a video call. After that, no-one could get hold of him.