KILLED ON HIS WAY TO WORK: Sister says Durbanville man's murder is 'unreal'

Durbanville police registered a murder case for investigation after a 36-year-old man from Fisantekraal was shot and killed on Monday morning, February 16, while on his way to work. 

The deceased, Jaco Coetzee, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in Boys Briers at around 6:15am.

According to police, Durbanville officers responded to a complaint and discovered the body of a man with gunshot wounds.

"On arrival, they found the body of a 36-year-old male with three gunshot wounds in the head. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation, and no arrest has been made yet," said Constable Ndakhe Gwala, the police spokesperson.

Speaking to Northern News, Jaco’s sister, Hestelene Coetzee, said the family was devastated by the killing.

“It’s just so unreal. We are on our way to the morgue to identify his body with my mom. It’s very difficult for all of us at the moment,” she said.

Hestelene said her brother had been on his way to work when he was shot.

She described her brother as someone who, despite a troubled past, had been involved in community upliftment initiatives.

She said he and a group of friends used their own money to buy food and distribute parcels to underprivileged families in the area.

Hestelene added: "He always helped out people. There were social Sundays when he gave food packages to people and stuff like that. People knew him for his generosity."

Elizabeth Maans, chairperson of the Fisantekraal Neighbourhood Watch, said the community was deeply saddened by the violence going on in the area.

She said: “This is not what the neighbourhood wants. This is not what the community wants. How many young people must still die?”

She added that a community meeting is planned for Sunday February 22  to discuss the recent incidents, following another shooting in the area on Sunday morning, February 15.

Anyone with information about the shooting incidents is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.