Tragic stabbing at South Africa’s Overberg High School | Deveney Nel, Reza Saloojee, Bayanda Walaza

[@susanwilliams7814]

I am a disabled school teacher. I could tell you stories that will blow your mind, make you laugh and make you cry. The entire country is broken because a school is a microcosm of society. What you see going on in schools is what is going on in our society. Blessings Miss Williams ❤😂😢

[@mathildewilliams9608]

I have just discovered your channel. As a 67-year-old South African, I congratulate you on your excellent coverage and presentation. We have lived through so much - hope, disillusionment, sadness, joy. My sincere prayer is that God will bless South Africa and all her people and grant us the will to stand together in building our beloved country into what and how it can become. My heart is here, with my country and all South Africans. We deserve better and I believe we can achieve it. God bless South Africa and all her people.

[@arsumptangubane2571]

Well said 👏🏽 One love, as South Africans ❤️🇿🇦

[@OverstrandUnite]

Thanks for covering the Deveney Nel story. The Overberg community is devastated.

[@hestadickeos6043]

I appreciate your sensitive and insightful approach to conveying your thoughts and feelings about the state our country is in.... This young girl became yet another victim of a society which is deeply broken. So heartbreaking...

[@digitalspacemantv3055]

As part of the Greenside High Community and as an SGB member, thank you Sizwe for standing with us and the family of Reza during this time.

[@SheCanSmile]

Such a pretty young girl. And to think a few weeks ago, boy in Cape Town who was refused to board a bus ride home and he had to walk home from Simonstown to Khayelitsha. The kids are not safe and protected in society anymore.

[@fatimahkhatib8961]

Wake up people schools are allowed to b run by students. Teachers have to take a backseat. Teachers r the ones reprimanded. 😢😢😢😢😢

[@personofinterest8731]

Elderly South African 🇿🇦 here. I just found you. Thank you for your sympathetic and clear reporting on these matters.

[@bbm2116]

Let's pray for our children

[@amandahugo1421]

Please pray for the schools in your community every day. I pray earnestly that prayer will be reinstated at schools in South Africa. This is the next generation that will lead our society. Thank you for bringing this to the Light Sizwe.

[@nan_di-nice]

Thanks for not forgetting us women and young girls this women's month. Ayeye ❤🔥

[@murtzmurtz3591]

This is extremely devastating, Caledon and the Overberg High School is one of the beacon towns and school in the Overberg District. Living in the Overberg and having to hear and know about this case has really shocked me personally to my core. Praying for the family, the community as a whole for healing during this time.

[@colourinmyrainbow]

A tragic and shocking story. This is the first I hear of it. South Africa's children need more protection. We are living in a war zone. I read the story of Bayanda Walaza earlier this week and was thrilled! So young, an amazing role model... an inspiration for all of us, especially the youth of this country who can and will go places!

[@THEVIRTUALBACKOFFICELULU]

I am hearing this story for the first time here. Might I also add that this is one of those episodes where you watch and listen intently without clicking that like-button. Just know that we appreciate the episode very much. Please don’t stop rendering these types of episodes - despite the least views and likes, we see them, we are attentive to them. For our social integrity

[@MrT4luv]

Sad to hear about this tragic incident. Today I heard about a teacher who was shot dead yesterday at a school in Bramfisher. I can't help but think about why that story has not made news. Is there a crisis in our schools?

[@RufusMafa]

I was born in 1976 . During apartheid era. We used to pray at assembly point. Under our freedom era that doesn't exist anymore. So what do we expect? Ayeye

[@TJSDU]

So people didn't die during apartheid, June 16 left your mind neh. Recency bias is really strong in this country.

[@tebogo743]

Whats your point🙄

[@stivo9730]

Was there no violence during apartheid?

[@StoepZulu]

@@tebogo743 The point is we need God back in our schools

[@TJSDU]

@StoepZulu what happened to the class 0f 76, I guess God took a day off (June 16). Funny how people had God and the hate for one another man at the sametime. God said love thy neighbor but I guess the apartheid Era did not get the memo.

[@bronwynza3582]

I am an Overberg High alumni with parents whom still stay at home and I worry about my mom. Caledon is not the same as what it used to be💔

[@svgs7310]

We need to go back to basics… bring back prayer and God in the schools… then empower teachers to enforce discipline whether that means corporal punishment is something we can debate but what is indisputable is that children have the power and not teachers.

[@toothless2690]

Where was God when it happened then?

[@THEVIRTUALBACKOFFICELULU]

What a wonderful way to honor the soul of your resmate Dominic Gidi. Mentioning him despite the evident pain takes a lot

[@stefneschoeman3486]

Kids are not taught "cause and effect" by their PARENTS! Schools are left to teach basic manners!!! Parents must be held responsible for childrens bad behavior!!!!

[@ElsieNewman-y8k]

This is so sad may her soul rest in peace

[@estellegreef4263]

Vandat God uit die skole uitgeneem is, het die gemors begin met die skole.

[@toothless2690]

Oh pls

[@RobertEarlMylroie]

Please teach the ten commandments in class, it worked when I was growing up!!

[@GK222_]

The parents are gonna sue the schools for 'impossing a certain religion' on their kids. There's just too much to deal with these days.

[@gracemosia7475]

Not only do we see this kind of tragedy, children are dying in large numbers on the roads to and from schools because of unworthy transportation. It would be great to hear what you make of this tragedy

[@thenyloncurtain]

I live in Pringle Bay....We are all in shock🤦🏼‍♀️😢💔🇿🇦

[@_SMWX]

I’m so sorry, what a sad story.

[@pablocharlie]

@@_SMWXWe’re living in a country were this happens daily and because of people like 🫵 we’re not even able to deal with it 🫵 you, you and people like you Sizwe

[@romalouis1]

@@pablocharlielet’s not do this, cos it’s clear from this comment who the problem is… look at the 4 fingers pointing towards u

[@pablocharlie]

@@romalouis1 You’re yapping without even knowing what i mean, do you want a medal of honor form Sizwe or what? leave this, you’re just talking to talk

[@mohau]

I live in Caledon. This is sad. Caledon is such a quiet town.

[@donovanvanderlinde3478]

I think you did well with this one Dr Good on you for showing the world how to deal with tragedy with grace and dignity

[@talitasmit9337]

No fear of GOD

[@kelentoatsabone288]

True

[@tanialouw8246]

💯

[@iforget6940]

Bad argument

[@talitasmit9337]

@@iforget6940 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the holy is understanding. For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased. If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: But if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. Proverbs 9:10-12

[@lehlohonolomogadime6161]

This is heart breaking. 💔

[@BradleyCupido-yh4wk]

Hi this is realy sad and unforgiving as I am raising a 16 year teenage girl as well. MAY GOD be with her family and friends guiding them trough this .

[@MirriamSofe-yj9pq]

May her precious soul rest in Peace and her family be consoled.The school,teachers and schoolmates be consoled as well as the whole education fraternity😢😢😢

[@trevorvanrooyen648]

It's very sad that so many South Africans die at the hands of criminals. South Africans is beautiful people and majority is law abiding citizens. But somehow justice needs to tighten the screws.

[@ThePURPLESELLER]

Isn't it funny that children who were not raised under the "Plat hand" but with psychology are now more violent and cruel to one another than ever before?

[@MM-mn2lt]

It's so very sad.🛐✝️ Pls will our schools and teachers open up for this terrible Genger Base Violence against out School Girl and Boys. Don't cover up and ignore any such suspects. It's so sad and violent. Help and safe our precious children in South Africa. 😢🛐✝️

[@hawasattar2241]

Thx Sizwe. Respect goes a long way.

[@MeahKamanga-qy4ut]

Thank you Sizwe for bring these stories. Many youtubers bring stories that concerns their races. What we forget is we all belong to God's race. I salute you.

[@traumaqueeen]

There is a lack of humanity amongst South Africans, They way we have no respect for other humans, you can see it in how we interact amongst each other. no one in this country respects others and dehumanise each other.

[@namiledlamini8630]

I agree....am not SouthAfrican....visited S.A the past week....yhooo....i dont know how many yohhh! I said....traumatic:(

[@Gondortheelf]

So you pass a construction site you hear foreign accents and see illegal immigrants, traffic cop stops you and tells you cola money will prevent your fine, you step into a government facility and seek to be assisted but no help and when you do get assisted you are made to feel like you are a nuisance, you call on the police, they arive a long time after. You hear young mothers proudly talking about their Sassa money for their children and see these mothers abusing alcohol. You look to your leaders but they too busy filling their own wallets and they act like celebrities instead of public servants. So how on God's majestic earth do you expect South Africans to remain sensitive towards others when everything around them is falling and degrading?

[@ramasodimalete2699]

Moral decay in our society.

[@Mika-eelHoven-f3l]

@@Gondortheelf how?, by putting aside that little ego.

[@rawtalent8670]

There is a lack of humanity amongst HUMANITY... Sadly

[@tatumvolschenk6543]

R.I.P devey🕊️still cant believe this happened to yu😔i miss yu alot angel🤍🕊️fly high

[@JabulisileMangwane]

To the young girl Ms Nel, and the young man Mr Salooje may their souls rest in peace. And a wild crazzy congragulation to Mr Walaza.

[@SandyHawes]

You are so eloquent.

[@altheasteneveld8436]

Violence does not only come from outside. There is frequent bullying in the schools.

[@Redemption_Song]

This is the first I hear about it. And I follow GBVF stories in RSA stories religiously for professional purposes. It is not only tragic, it is an indictment on our society.

[@SusannaGila]

So sad! This beautiful learner, so vicious. Condolences to her family.😢

[@gcobisamahlulo4989]

South Africa, a country which is always equally alive with positive and negative possibilities.

[@AnelNeethling]

Just tumbled upon your channel, and thank you for your clear reporting on this.

[@_SMWX]

Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe to stay alerted to more episodes to come! 😄

[@thenyloncurtain]

Mental health,guys😢

[@johnnyeveritt5695]

Sadly; mental health has become an EASY escape from responsibilty and consequence for one's own actions .... ! 😡

[@GrezeldaMcPherson]

So sad praying for the family 😢

[@KatiaBeeden]

We need to put God and prayer back into schools. May Deveney Rest in peace in Jesus' arms 🙏🏻✝

[@sheila4059]

I like your positiveness, sad and positive stories. The young man that won a medal makes us proud, he sounds like a disciplined guy and I hope he will take it far.❤

[@terencephilipstrydom4838]

It's so sad that someone so young has lost her life in such a terrible way. My sincerest condolences to her family. May God give you the strength to get through the difficult time.

[@Curiouskindkids]

Thank u Sizwe, hope u can cover schools in Eldos.Its crazy what is happening at schools,today a shooting at Willow crescent, but everyday something is happening at schools in our community.

[@_SMWX]

🥹

[@timothymeyer8540]

crime is simply out of hand... everyone has been desensitized to the value of life, because people loosing their lives is more of a norm than the exception... great topic that needs more attention! thanks SMWX

[@AbongileMafevuka]

Thanx for featuring Overberg High in Caledon . Most programmes forgets the Overberg. I stay in Hermanus also part of the Overberg. Currently I am in Vught

[@_SMWX]

🙏🏽

[@tumibaloyi2915]

We are in hell Dr Siz. Also, what is up with multiple deaths of kids from one home/family.

[@_SMWX]

Eish it’s a tough reality.

[@busisiwemichelle5391]

Eyi emhlabeni kunzima abantwana bayaphila yoo

[@zakzack2222]

I don't think it's only schools that are violent but schools are just an extension and reflection of our society, hence we have to address crime even outside of schools. Same with churches, people are being robbed inside church, which leads to many churches getting security. My view is that, we can't isolate this incident outside of our society. We have to deal with this at a societal level.

[@junejacobs2442]

A young life stolen so heart breaking. Pray t hat perpetrater will be brought to book and justice served. Thank you for your input. God bless you

[@geraldinegowar3776]

Blessings upon blessings for your deep insights...it makes us Goggos feel that your and next generations will and are making a huge positive difference...stay blessed and stay safe...

[@GossiphiveEnt]

First time hearing about this story, is it because she’s not black 😢

[@grm8882]

✋✋✋ I reside in the overberg region 😢😢 this is shocking 😮

[@shirleyheynes7179]

R.I.P. sweetheart. This is sad. Hope this channel will cover when your murderer is found. We are truly living in a sic society. Grrrrrr

[@shereem3291]

Out of control in these schools 😢

[@olgamarshall8965]

Pray in your house Pray at the schools. Prayers work. Mothers and dads take your kids to Sunday school. Teach our kids that there is help and if they go to the almighty God. They will be cure of their violence behaviour. 😢😢😢

[@DavidBrown-119]

As long as its not me, as long as me and mine are not affected. Its all good - Society I believe that this could have been avoided if society can stop its degen attitude towards wrong doing.

[@Elizabethsnyders]

It's very sad , parent needs beware Who your child's friend are ,ad sit with them and make more time for our children

[@Theworldhasgonebonkers]

This country has no future for our youth...

[@teresagillmer9464]

This is so sad 😢 the poor family.May her soul Rest in peace

[@deecharles518]

Im so gutted to hear about the young girl at school. Really sorry dear family .

[@GeorginaBenjamin-t1l]

This is very sad a young life lost 😢 wen we stand together as gods people and call upon his name he hears and answers prayer let's pls stand together

[@beautifulcrazy]

Siswe, we also have a crisis of lack of government control over the public services they should be offering. We have a lack of policing, one of the most basic requirements for a safe society

[@katanaboy8253]

What an amazing spokesperson

[@BlessedFavoured-q8o]

They remove God from the schools ans know teaching childern how to become samgoma its sad but South African must turn back to God before its to late

[@RapunzelSA]

Too sad ...such a violent aggressive crime for a cell phone. My condolences to the family. I hope those criminals are brought to book soon and not a long dragged out court case.

[@MariaanSnyman]

😢😢😢Our schools are not safe anymore. My heart breaks for this beautiful child's family and friends. The children in that school must be petrified!

[@thudeshreenaidoo3330]

Sizwe, I am sick and tired of women and children being killed. This is insane!!! Enough now!!! Our justice system has totally collapsed and failed us! Justice for Deveney!

[@TessaJefferies-g8q]

This is sad n unnecessary, what is happening in our school's...children is supposed to learn, please bring Christianity back in school's ...we need Jesus🙌🙌

[@altheasteneveld8436]

Let the different religion's return to the schools. We need to hear about God and we need practice how to love God.

[@anitabooks888]

About time schools in SA added cameras to all corridors.

[@LetitiaCloete]

It's very sad I am so scared for my grandchildren What is South Africa become

[@deecharles518]

The Poor lad who drowned. Dreadfully sorry dear family .

[@nadine1111]

Considering the subject matter, one would think you’d leave out the ads. I understand why you’ve included them, but it was jarring hearing you talk about what happened to her, then hearing multiple ads out of nowhere.

[@amandadevilliers3381]

Great channel

[@shirleylefleur3747]

Also remembering Jessie, Theology student @ UWC & her grandfather

[@pandrea9ster]

It's tragic and disturbing when a child is lost this way at a school. Why is this incident, which is quite common in township schools across the country, being highlighted on this channel? Other victims of school violence deserve to have the same attention.

[@kevinwalsh4548]

Prayer more for our government, sodat they can rule this country in the correct way.

[@gcobisamahlulo4989]

South Africa, a country which is equally alive with positive and negative possibilities.

[@lukevye2527]

I live and reside in Caledon. I work and sleep here. My father is in this town. Most of all, I attended Overberg Highschool and I had some of my happiest memories there. To know that in that same place I went to for years, is now a the scene of a murder. We all feel the sadness, like a cloud it hangs over us. I am absolutely shocked and at a loss for words. I pray the perpetrators are brought to justice swiftly, I hope the police do their jobs and that not one stone is left unturned. For many people school is a place to feel safe and heard. From my experience Hoerskool Overberg loves and treats all their students fairly and with love and care. How a child will ever feel safe in that school again, I don't know. I say again, bring these demons and devils to justice. God will judge their souls, we can judge what happens to their mind and body

[@_SMWX]

So sorry and sending solidarity.

[@annabrisley479]

Hi new sub from Port Elizabeth. Do we know who the boy is yet or are they hiding his identity

[@rsamom]

RSG said this morning a 17 year old was arrested for her murder. If you have more details please share. Love and prayers for her family and friends ❤😢

[@mathildabecker1953]

It's because there's NO law and order. Children get bullied at school daily. The children that are the culprits, get 3 to 5 days off from school..... So SAD indeed

[@mamamarius]

Sizwe are you looking into events at Jefferys Bay high school ?

[@thubelihlendindwa3210]

Dr Sizwe can you please in commemoration of the Miners who were brutally murdered in Mrikana do a video looking at what where the factors that led to the death of these Miners. We all know that the mainstream media will not cover this tomorrow besides covering what political parties would be saying about this, as this is part of our history in South Africa.

[@oliviervanhove3024]

I remember the Giddy case I had just started at UCT😢

[@frednel4326]

She rests in peace now 🙏

[@marietjievanderwalt8519]

Bullying in schools very high. Boys not playing rugby seems to be weird for boys playing rugby for example, that is coming out of rugby houses. Our South African people are also growing so far from church, from our interaction there, more and more stuff are on a Sunday , going against the Word of God.... We turn in Godless people?

[@natesnautical]

Our schools are becoming like that of America! 😮

[@Elizabethsnyders]

Charity starts at home,and education system must bring in again religious practices back in the schools as it was before, mental issues is a big problem in our society and in our homes , as Nd broken home and need support system

[@TJSDU]

@user-pr8ji1wr3w Those religious practices existed right along extreme hate towards race groups clearly religion was taught but many didn't take to heart, yall failed to follow the fundamentals of the bible such as, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. “This is the first and great commandment. “And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:37-39), 1 John 2:11 11 But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them. Was this taught in schools because I couldn't see it. Religion is useless if we are not going to follow the teachings of God.

[@tracymark9173]

Sadly the pupil from Greenside High school was found deceased. Praying for his family and friends.

[@GeorginaBenjamin-t1l]

We know as parents we living in a war zone so let's keep our schools our children as pray before they leave home at all times let's just pray people cover our children wth the blood of Jesus Christ

[@THEVIRTUALBACKOFFICELULU]

Can we not screen-record episodes anymore on KZbin? Copyrights etc.? Somehow I found it quite useful in sharing and promoting stolen snippets to friends and family abroad - (and eventually leading them to the source channel)

[@essieswartland4753]

Just in they arrested a17 year old boys for the murder not much details yet.