A 19-year-old matric pupil from Tiego Tawana Secondary School in Dithakang village near Mafikeng, in South Africas North West province, has died after he was allegedly forcefully taken to an initiation school. The deceased, Onalenna Booi, was reported missing by his family after he completed his examinations in late November. According to relatives, his body was later discovered after the matter was reported to the police. The principal of Tiego Tawana Secondary School, Pogiso Tshipo, expressed shock and grief over the incident, describing the loss as devastating. I am devastated by the sad news. I was expecting a bachelors matric pass from the pupil, Tshipo said. He described Booi as a hardworking and determined student who had shown significant personal growth during his final year of school. I spoke to him in September and he promised to do well in his examinations. He was naughty, but when he started Grade 12 his behaviour changed drastically, Tshipo said. You could see this was a pupil who was hungry and determined to perform well. The circumstances surrounding Boois death remain under investigation, with calls from the family and community for clarity over the alleged forced initiation and accountability for those involved..
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