
The Talla family mourned the passing of four-year-old
Shaynice as they laid her to rest Wednesday, at the Klipspuit
Cemetery after a funeral service at 3106 6 Belaleberg St
Extension 2‚ Eldorado Park.
Little Shanice was found brutally raped and murdered hours
after she went missing on Wednesday afternoon, September
28. See previous report here
The tragic death had family members and mourners filled
with tears and sorrow.
"God picked a beautiful rose from His garden, but
she will always remain with us. It’s so sad but we
know that you’re safe in God’s hands,” said a
grieving family friend.

The Eldorado Park community wore green ribbons and
scarves in support of the bereaved family and as a sign of
remembrance for baby Talla.
“We’re so broken, it hurts knowing that someone
can hurt such an innocent young girl,” said family
friend, Sonja Bosch.
"When an innocent life of a little girl is taken in this
manner we need to ask ourselves what is wrong
with our community. There is a sickness in our
community and we have accommodated it for far
too long‚" said Johannesburg MMC for Health and
Social Development Dr Mpho Phalatse.
"Its time for all of us to regroup and take a stand
against social ills. It can't be business as usual.

Things need to change in Eldorado Park‚" she
added.


Phalatse added that the city will soon introduce programs
meant to improve conditions in Eldorado Park. Some of the
challenges faced by this community include substance
abuse‚ crime and unemployment.
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