THE family of a Zimbabwean woman who was shot and killed in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, in South Africa, has called for respect and accuracy in the reporting of her death, expressing concern over the spread of false and unverified information on social media.
The family says misleading posts circulating online are causing unnecessary distress at a time when they are still coming to terms with the tragic loss of their loved one, who died on the spot following the shooting incident on Sunday
morning.
In an interview with Southern Eye, the family’s representative, Malvin Chidziva, narrated the correct version of events, saying his sister, Tabeth, was supporting her daughter, Supulansa Chidziva, who found herself in an uncomfortable situation at the time.
“They were selling fast food on the streets of Hillbrow with her 25-year-old daughter, who is pregnant. Supulansa noticed that it was late and needed to start packing,” he said.
“She took her belongings into the building where they live. While inside, she encountered a man who touched her stomach, making her uncomfortable.”
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Chidziva said this led to the deceased confronting the situation in an attempt to seek clarity on what was happening, after which the offender allegedly threatened to shoot her.
“When Supulansa reprimanded him, a heated argument ensued, leading to her mother, the deceased, intervening.
“However, she ignored the situation and continued with her work.
“She then heard the man threatening her mother, saying he was going to shoot her.
“Shortly afterwards, the man pulled out a gun and fatally shot her.”
As the family mourns their sudden loss, they continue to appeal for dignity and restraint in how the tragedy is discussed online, stressing that the focus should remain on justice and accurate reporting rather than speculation.
Meanwhile, Chidziva’s body has been repatriated for burial tomorrow in Harare.