Nomsa Mdunana tookBriefly Newsinto the day she got the call every parent dreads.

A final-year civil engineering student, Kgothatso was basically done with her degree and was preparing for graduation.

Kgothatso’s body is still in China and her family are trying to bring her back to South Africa.

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According to Nomsa, thegovernmentsaid they could not financially assist with repatriation.

Nomsa stated that she and her daughter’s father would have to travel to China to perform the ritual.

This is not only emotionally but also financially straining to Kgothatso’s family.

Kgothatso Mdunana: Mother and friend speaks to Briefly News

Kgothatso Mdunana was just 24 years old when she allegedly fell to her death in China. Image: SuppliedSource: UGC

Taking a moment to speak about her daughter, Nomsa said she had always been smart.

Nomsa stated that police were still investigating Kgothatso’s death.

One of Kgothatso’s childhood friends, Khensani Masisi, also spoke toBriefly News.

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As previously reported byBriefly News, aBackaBuddycrowdfunding campaign was started byKgothatso’s family.

The BackaBuddy campaign reads:

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Kgothatso Mdunana: Mother and friend speaks to Briefly News

Kgothatso Mdunana’s mother and friend described her as bubbly and intelligent. Image: SuppliedSource: UGC

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Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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