🚨 Bolo TV News Network • May 15, 2026
HEARTBREAKING: 10-Year-Old Alabama Primary Pupil Dies in Sudden Electrocution Incident
BY AFRIKABELO NEWS | #RENEILWECHAUKE #JOUBERTON #ELECTRICALSAFETY #ALABAMAPRIMARY #NORTHWESTNEWS
JOUBERTON – The community of Jouberton Extension 24 is in mourning following the tragic and preventable death of 10-year-old Reneilwe “Mmukie” Lekanyane Chauke, who lost her life in a sudden electrocution incident at her home.
The Grade 5 learner at Alabama Primary School was reportedly preparing to bathe when the tragedy occurred. In a heart-wrenching account, her mother, Mantsho, returned inside after finishing laundry only to discover her daughter lying lifeless on the bedroom floor.
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A Deadly Combination
While investigations are ongoing, preliminary details suggest the incident may involve an extension cord and water—a deadly combination that often occurs during household chores or bathing routines. Overloaded electrical setups and exposed wiring continue to pose a significant risk to children in informal and residential settings.
The school community at Alabama Primary has expressed deep shock, describing "Mmukie" as a bright young light whose life was cut far too short.
A Call for Safety Awareness
This devastating loss serves as a stark reminder for parents and guardians to prioritize electrical safety. Authorities and community leaders are being urged to use this tragedy as a catalyst for awareness campaigns regarding the dangers of illegal connections, faulty extension cords, and the proximity of electrical appliances to water.
"Our deepest condolences go out to the Chauke family. No mother should ever have to find her child in such a way. We must do better to secure our homes."
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