Mother of student who died in Durban lift shaft sues HOMii building for R4.3 million

LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY

- YOSHINI PERUMAL

Andiswa Mantshongo

THE mother of UKZN student Andiswa Mantshongo, who fell to her death in a lift shaft at the same Durban building where the Dlamini twins recently died, is suing HOMii for R4.3 million.

She speaks out about the pain of seeing history repeat itself and the lack of accountability from building management.

Andiswa Mantshongo, 20, a Bachelor of Arts student, fell to her death when she allegedly used the seventh floor lift of the HOMii building on February 16, 2023.

Her mom, Nontuthuko Mantshongo, 54, of Pieter-maritzburg, said Andiswa was living in a student residence in Durban, and at the time of her death she had been visiting friends who lived in the HOMii building.

She said there was no accountability or communication from HOMii, which led her to pursue a civil case against them - suing them for R4.3 million.

“Andiswa was a mom. She had a three-year-old baby at the time of her death. Her baby is now six years old and she had to grow up without a mother.