Penzance Primary School in Durban has paid tribute to one of their pupils killed in a hijacking incident on Wednesday night.
The shocking incident took place at a fast food outlet in Main Road in Malvern just after 8pm.
Eleven-year-old Zarah Ramsamy lost her life after gun-toting hijackers ran over her as she hid under the vehicle.
She was rushed to hospital but sadly died on arrival.
Tributes have been streaming in after the tragedy.
Penzance Primary School situated in the Bulwer area paid tribute to Zarah who was a Grade 5 pupil at their school. On their social media pages, the school said: “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the tragic and untimely passing of one of our beloved Grade 5 learners.
“Zarah Ramsamy, a bright and cherished member of our school family, has left us far too soon.
“At this time, our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Zarah’s family, friends, classmates and all who were touched by her warmth, kindness and vibrant spirit.
“Losing such a young soul is profoundly heart breaking and we know that many will feel the impact of this loss.”
The school asked to keep Zarah’s family in their thoughts and prayers.
Meanwhile, the CCTV footage of the incident has since gone viral on social media.
It shows robbers approaching the woman and then making off with the vehicle and the little girl is seen laying on the floor.
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