Demand justice for 3-year-old Unecebo
Three-year-old Unecebo Mboteni died after falling into a pit toilet at his pre-school in South Africa. One year on, and his family still has no answers. Demand that the investigation into Unecebo’s death be expedited, the outcome made public and those responsible are held accountable.
What’s the problem?
No parent should have to bury their child because the government ignored their basic right to safety. In April 2024, three-year-old Unecebo died after falling into a pit toilet at his pre-school in South Africa.
This tragedy could have been prevented. Since 2018, two other children have died after falling into pit toilets in the Eastern Cape. And yet, the loss of these young lives hasn’t been enough to ensure the eradication of all pit toilets in schools, including day care centres.
In South Africa, a child’s education – and safety – still depends on where they’re born, their wealth, and the colour of their skin. As Unecebo’s father said, “My son died in a death trap set up for poor people.”
It has been more than a year and his family is yet to receive any answers about what happened. This lack of information is both painful and alarming.
Unecebo lost his life in a place where he should have been safe. His family deserve answers.
What can you do to help?
Sign the petition and demand justice for Unecebo Mboteni.
Demand that the investigation into Unecebo’s death be expedited, the outcome made public and that those responsible are held accountable.
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