UPDATE: Family of slain Umkomaas couple thanks community
Speaking on behalf of his bereaved loved ones, Jace Govender said that while the family is still finding it difficult to come to terms with the incident, the only comfort they have is knowing that the pair left the world together.
Residents came out in their numbers to assist the family of Umkomaas couple, 79-year-old, Sathiaseelan and 74-year-old, Savathri Pillay, who were brutally murdered in their home on Thursday, 1 August.
The couple lived in the suburb of Umkomaas for almost 40 years and have been active members of the community.
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Speaking on behalf of his bereaved loved ones, Jace Govender said that while the family is still finding it difficult to come to terms with the incident, the only comfort they have is knowing that the pair left the world together.
“My aunt and uncle were inseparable. They did everything together, they would even wear matching clothes. They were good natured people, who would never hurt anyone. They would feed all different types of animals and was extremely caring. For someone to take advantage of their good nature is truly unacceptable and cannot be condoned,” said Jace.
The pair was married for 56 years and had four daughters.
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Sathiaseelan was a retired member of the South African Railway Association, which is now known as, Transnet and was also a Mahatma Gandhi impersonator, while Savathri was a senior supervisor at the Willow Glen clothing factory. According to Jace, almost 4000 people offered their support to the family. He also thanked all those who took the time to assist with the search.
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