Family and friends gathered at Tambo 2 in Stinkwater, north of Tshwane on Saturday, 17 January for the funeral service of Themba Calvin Chauke.
The 20-year-old was allegedly shot and killed by his 57-year-old stepfather on Wednesday, 7 January.
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The family told Daily Sun they want justice and the killer to rot in jail.
Themba’s aunt Jowy Manganye (45) said: “We are in great pain. Themba’s mum is struggling to cope as she is badly hurt. We need justice.”
Themba’s mum, Sarah cried uncontrollably throughout the funeral.
Joseph Mathebula (45), the boyfriend of Themba’s sister Pauline (27), said: “We feel bad about what happened. It’s traumatic.”
“You can’t kill a person. The killer must rot in jail. We hope justice will not fail the family and Themba.”
Themba’s friend, Sipho Moloyi told the family they were with them during this difficult time.
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Pastors also gave the family words of comfort.
Gauteng police spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo said: “A case of murder was opened and the suspect was arrested. He appeared before the Temba Magistrates Court on Friday, 9 January.”
