Zarah Ramsamy: Victim of plane hijacking buried, South Africans mourn tragic death of eleven-year-old

• 11-year-old Zarah Ramsamy was tragically killed in a plane hijacking incident in Durban
• The teenager was run over by a vehicle as she tried to hide from the kidnappers
• South Africans still cannot believe the tragedy and are demanding that something be done

DURBAN – Condolences continue to pour in for Zarah Ramsamy, the young girl killed in a carjacking attack.

The 11-year-old was buried on Saturday, September 14, 2024, and South Africans are still reeling from her tragic death.

11-year-old hit by car

The young girl tragically died when she was run over by suspects who stole her parents' car.

Zarah's family stopped at a fast food restaurant on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, when armed men approached the vehicle and demanded the keys from her mother.

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The 11-year-old hid under the vehicle for safety reasons, but was run over by the suspects as they fled in the car.

The death sent shockwaves throughout the country.

Citizens express their condolences to the grieving family

South Africans once again expressed their shock as they paid their last respects to the little girl.

Following her funeral, social media users expressed their condolences to the family while calling for harsher punishments for criminals.

@SiLuyolo said:

“This is beyond heartbreaking. May her beautiful soul rest in peace🕊️.”

Sandra Hall added:

“Such a sad story. Rest in peace little angel. My condolences to her family and friends, we are thinking of you all at this very difficult time.”

Alan Hewitt called for the reintroduction of the death penalty:

“Lawless society. Bring back the death penalty. RIP”

Sharifa Davids agreed that there was no law:

“Too sad 😥, there is lawlessness in your country. I feel so sorry for this child's family.

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@ImpactKonnect demanded that something be done:

“It is heartbreaking to see such a young life lost. I send strength and condolences to the family. We must work together to end such tragedies.”

Baby kidnapped in Khayelitsha kidnapping

Short messages Another tragic aircraft hijacking case involving a small child was previously reported.

On July 13, 2024, a vehicle containing a baby was hijacked in Khayelitsha.

Fortunately, the four-month-old child was able to be reunited with his family after the incident.

Source: Newsflash