After surviving a traumatic sexual assault, 16-year-old Thembelihle Mbatha transferred schools to rebuild her life. Instead, relentless bullying at school and unheeded cries for help led to her death by suicide. Months later, her grieving family is still waiting for an official report from a school that has a history of student suicides.
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS: Mom demands answers after school bullying leads to tragic teen suicide
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