Busisiwe Lurayi, a popular South African actress and model, was found dead in her apartment on July 10, 2022. She was 36 years old. Her death has shocked and saddened many fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry. But what was the cause of her death? And was there any foul play involved? Here is what we know so far.
The Discovery of Her Body
According to Sunday World, Lurayi’s father, Freddy Mokoena, discovered her body in one of the bedrooms of her flat in Edenvale, Gauteng. He had gone to check on her after she did not answer his phone calls for two days. He found her lying face up on the floor, with her mouth slightly open and blood dripping from her lips. She was wearing clothes and had visible bruises on her legs.
Mokoena called the police and an ambulance, but it was too late. Lurayi was pronounced dead at the scene by an ER24 EMS professional. The police statement confirmed that there were signs of injuries and bleeding on her body.Stay updated on the news cape town with “CapeTown Today.” Explore diverse news, events, and insights, keeping you informed about the vibrant city’s dynamic developments.
The Suspicion of Foul Play
The cause of Lurayi’s death is still unknown, as the autopsy report is pending. However, some of her close friends and associates suspect that there was foul play involved, as they claim that she did not have any enemies or health problems that could explain her sudden demise.
One of the sources told Sunday World that they were shocked to see the bruises and blood on her body, as she was always a jolly person who was loved by everyone. They said that they could not wait to see what the autopsy report would reveal, and that they hoped that the police would do a thorough job in investigating her death.
Another source said that Lurayi had recently broken up with her boyfriend, who was allegedly abusive and possessive. They said that he had threatened to kill her several times, and that he had even tried to strangle her once. They said that they feared that he might have something to do with her death, and that they wanted him to be questioned by the police.
The Career and Legacy of Lurayi
Lurayi was a talented and versatile actress who had starred in many TV shows and films in South Africa. She was best known for playing Tumi in the Netflix comedy series How to Ruin Christmas, which earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) in 2021.
She also played Phumzile in the SABC sitcom City Ses’la, Swazi Lukhele in the soap opera Generations, Winnie Molepe in the drama series Sokhulu and Partners, and Ntombi in the movie Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word. She had also appeared in international productions such as Wild at Heart and ER.
Lurayi was also a model who had graced the covers of magazines such as True Love, Drum, and Destiny. She was also an entrepreneur who had launched her own clothing line called Busi Lurayi Collection.
Lurayi was remembered by many fans and celebrities as a beautiful, talented, and kind-hearted person who brought joy and laughter to many people. Netflix South Africa paid tribute to her on Twitter, saying that she was “an incredible light” who had given them “moments of joy”. Her agency, Eye Media Artists, also expressed their condolences to her family and friends, saying that they were “deeply saddened” by her passing.
Lurayi was laid to rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2022, at Kempton Park. She is survived by her father, mother, sister, brother, and niece.
