Ntsiki Mazwai Reacts to Cameron Waldeck-Cooks Strangulation Finding
- Ntsiki Mazwai expressed shock after news broke that St Stithians teen Cameron Waldeck-Cooks was strangled
- The family of the 17-year-old revealed they hired an independent forensic pathologist to determine the cause of death
- Police have opened a murder investigation after Cameron's body was found at a holiday home near Sabie, Mpumalanga
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Singer, poet and Johannesburg mayoral hopeful Ntsiki Mazwai has weighed in on the shocking death of St Stithians Girls' College pupil Cameron Waldeck-Cooks. Mazwai's single-word reaction captured the disbelief felt by many South Africans after the family released new information about how the 17-year-old died.
Mazwai shared her response on 7 August 2026 in reaction to an Eyewitness News report revealing that preliminary findings by an independent forensic pathologist indicated Cameron died from strangulation and suffocation.
Ntsiki reacts to Cameron Waldeck-Cook's case details
Cameron's body was discovered on the morning of 3 August 2026 by Graham Coetzee at a self-catering holiday home near Sabie, Mpumalanga. A second Johannesburg teenager was also found dead at the same property, with police now investigating both deaths. Her family described Cameron as a devoted daughter, sister, friend and student.
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Ntsiki Mazwai, who is known for her outspoken commentary on South African social issues, responded to the developing story with visible shock. Her brief but loaded reaction, "Iyoh!" resonated widely, reflecting the grief and horror that have gripped the country since details of the case began to emerge.
Check out Ntsiki's reaction below:
The family revealed that they had commissioned their own pathologist after the deaths raised questions that they felt needed independent answers. In a statement, they confirmed, "The police have confirmed that they have opened a murder investigation.
They also appealed for privacy and urged the public against speculation as they prepare to hold a memorial service later in August.
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Top award for Cameron
In a previous report from Briefly News, the President's Award for Youth Empowerment confirmed Cameron Waldeck-Cooks was a Bronze Award holder.
She was also a Gold Award participant at the time of her death.
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