“Sending Prayers”: Pietermaritzburg Girls High Mourns Death of Grade 12 Learner, SA Moved

• Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School announced the passing of Grade 12 learner Sasasa Zondi on 18 September 2026
• Sasasa was described as a popular leader who touched lives through her love of music, sport, and her warm spirit
• Fellow schools and community members across South Africa poured out their condolences to the Zondi family

Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School is mourning the loss of one of its own. The school announced on 18 September 2026 that Grade 12 learner Sasasa Zondi had passed away, leaving behind a community heartbroken by the loss of a young life full of promise.

The school shared the news on its official Facebook page, describing Sasasa as "a popular and much-loved leader" whose bright spirit had touched the lives of classmates, teachers, and the broader GHS family. She was remembered for her passion for music and sport, as well as for the wisdom and warmth she brought to those around her.

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A light taken too soon

The school's tribute painted a picture of a young woman who made her presence felt in every corner of school life. Sasasa brought what the school called "joy, laughter, and inspiration" to all who knew her, and her peers and educators are now left to carry those memories forward. The GHS community extended their condolences to Sasasa's family and vowed to walk through the grief together as one school family.

See the death announcement in the Facebook post below:

Schools and community rally around GHS

The outpouring of support from across the KwaZulu-Natal schooling community was immediate. Fellow schools and community members took to social media to express their sorrow.

@StAnnesDiocesanCollege wrote:

"Our sincere condolences to the Zondi family and the Pietermaritzburg Girls' High Community. Our thoughts are with you at this tragic time 💙."

@StBenedictSchool said:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and everyone at GHS during this difficult time. May her memory be a blessing to everyone who knew her. Deepest sympathy."

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@TheWykehamCollegiate shared:

"The Wykeham Collegiate extends our deepest sympathy to the Zondi family and to the entire Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School community. We are deeply saddened by your loss and hold the Zondi family, their friends, colleagues and pupils in our prayers during this incredibly difficult time. 💙💛🤍"

@Kavisha Chandrakassi wrote:

"Sasasa has been in the same class as my daughter from Grade 8 to date, and it's deeply sad to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the parents, siblings, the family, her dear friends, classmates and educators. May this beautiful girl soar with the angels in the heavens above."

@Prega Padayachee added:

"This is so sad. That we have to bid farewell to so many wonderful young members of our community. Sincere condolences to her family, her peers and all who knew her."

@Tahera Kader said:

"Rest in peace, beautiful child. Sending prayers for strength to the family and loved ones."

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