GQEBERHA – A Saturday night turned deadly in Fairview when a teenage boy was brutally murdered by a large group of unknown assailants.
According to social media reports, the incident allegedly occurred after a soccer tournament.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg confirmed the victim of the violent attack as Micah Klaasen.
“According to preliminary reports, SAPS Walmer attended to a complaint in Fairview, Mimosa Road at approximately 23:00,” Captain Janse Van Rensburg said. “On arrival, the members were informed that the deceased was allegedly attacked by a group of six to 10 unknown suspects.”
Community mourns loss
Tributes have poured in on social media from the teenager’s school, Lawson Brown High and local football clubs.
In a heartfelt message, Lawson Brown High described Micah as “a bright light gone too soon – always smiling, kind and full of life.”
“We will miss his voice in the corridors and his passion on the sports fields, especially on the football pitch,” the school’s tribute read. “May God comfort his loved ones and give them strength during this difficult time.”
Glenville Celtic AFC expressed their “utterly profound sadness” at losing one of their young players, extending heartfelt condolences to his family and praying for strength during this difficult period.
A close friend of the teenager shared the devastating impact of the loss, writing: “Friday you came out of school straight to our house excited because you passed. I can’t stop thinking about you and not being able to see you again hits hard.”
Appeal for information
Local police have condemned the act of violence.
Detectives from SAPS Walmer are appealing to community members who may have witnessed the incident or have any information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Estelle Edwards on 079 520 3256 at Walmer SAPS, or call Crime Stop at 08600 10111. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
