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Durban family seeks answers after child killed in lift shaft

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A Durban family is grieving after their eight-year-old twins fell into a lift shaft.

One child died, while the other is in the hospital fighting for her life.

Their father, Khaya Dlamini, says the tragedy happened on Saturday night while the twins were playing in the building’s play area with other children.
22 Oct 2025 8AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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