"Forever in Our Hearts": Hoërskool Wonderfontein Mourns Passing of Learner Rearabetsoe Seleke

• Hoërskool Wonderfontein shared news of the death of one of their learners, Rearabetsoe Seleke, on 2 August 2026
• In their tribute, the school described the learner as a warm and bright spirit who left a lasting mark on the community
• Community members and South Africa rallied around her family with an outpouring of condolences and prayers

Hoërskool Wonderfontein is grieving the loss of one of its own. The school announced the passing of learner Rearabetsoe Seleke on 2 August 2026, with a heartfelt tribute shared by the Ga-Rankuwa Mail on Facebook.

The school described Rearabetsoe as someone whose warmth and bright spirit touched everyone around her. In its tribute, Hoërskool Wonderfontein wrote:

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear."

The message was accompanied by a memorial card bearing the words: Forever in our hearts.

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Wonderfontein High School's announcement of a learner's passing was met with an immediate wave of grief, as the community mourned the heartbreaking loss of a young life.

View the Facebook post here:

Ga-Rankuwa community mourns Rearabetsoe

Community members gathered in the comments of the page to offer comfort to Rearabetsoe's family:

Christinah Moabi said:

"Condolences to the family, friends, community and learner's may u find comfort in one another in this difficult time 🙏🙏"

Lebogang Gladys wrote:

"Sorry, family. I know your pain. I went through it last year. It cut so deep. Find peace and pray for her spirit to rest."

Lucas Rampou shared:

"May the Lord Jesus greet her with warmth and heal her family 🙏"

Simon Godfrey Mohutshedi More said:

"Aaawooo banna this not good iyooh 😭💔 Sorry for the loss, my condolences to the family"

Mmalesweu Motubatsi wrote:

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"God's timing is the perfect timing, the angel is with the Lord MHSRIP"

Buelah Soulchild Holyherb added:

"It's painful to see such young people pass away 🕊️."

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Source: Briefly News