Dlamini family seeks justice 10 months after deadly lift shaft tragedy
When Khaya Dlamini speaks about his daughter, his voice carries equal measures of gratitude and exhaustion.
Khaya Dlamini, a father in Durban, South Africa, is seeking justice for his family after a tragic incident at the HOMii Lifestyle residential apartment building in October 2025. His daughter Aphile survived a fall down an open lift shaft, but her seven-year-old twin brother, Aphelele, did not. Aphile is still dealing with physical injuries, fear, trauma, and nightmares, while her father has had to quit his job to care for her full-time.
The family has moved away from the apartment, but the emotional scars remain. Dlamini said that safety concerns and alleged threats have made ordinary activities like going to school impossible, leading the family to consider online schooling instead. The family's quest for justice is not only about holding the responsible parties accountable, but also about allowing them to mourn properly for their lost son.
Dlamini finds strength in his faith and Aphile's resilience, as well as the support of the public, which has given him the courage to continue fighting for answers.
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