A Kraaifontein high school is in mourning after a star pupil was brutally murdered over the weekend.
The Grade 10 learner attended Scottsdene High School, where six pupils have died since April in ongoing violence in their community.
BIG DREAMS: Brandon attended Scottsdene High. Photo: Solly Lottering
Sixteen-year-old Brandon “ Bakkie” Langeveldt, a boy with dreams of rugby stardom, was knifed to death after he had an argument with a man in Gabriel Court, where his girlfriend lives.
According to his parents, Brandon had gone to look for his meisie at her house, when a man started quarrelling with him.
INCONSOLABLE: Juanita and Trevor. Photo: Solly Lottering
They do not know what the argument was about, but it became heated and Brandon apparently ran away shouting “’* mobster wil my stiek”.
Brandon, from Wallacedene, was stabbed several times and died on the scene.
His traumatised parents say Brandon was not a skollie, and lived for rugby and his family.
Mother Juanita Langeveldt, 47, says she can’t believe her innocent son was so brutally taken away from her.
“He lived for rugby and went to school. After a day at school, he would spend his afternoon on the rugby field. That boy of mine lived to play flyhalf internationally,” she says.
Dad Trevor Langeveldt is also inconsolable and says his son dreamed of Springbok glory.
“We had a wonderful relationship and Brandon was excited about his future in sport. We were on a level where I could discuss general sport with him and he would know it all,” he says.
“We will miss him and will deeply feel his death forever,” Trevor said.
At their home, Brandon’s trophies and medals adorn the lounge.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana confirms: “A case of murder has been opened for investigation following a stabbing incident that left a 16-year-old fatally injured in Eikendal, Kraaifontein.
“No one has been arrested so far. Police detectives are following up on possible leads.”
Millicent Merton, of the Western Cape Education Department, says: “We can confirm that six learners have died since April this year. It is not easy for the staff and learners, but they are coping with support from the department and the greater school community.”