The household of a 22-year-old Nigerian scholar murdered in South Africa is interesting for monetary help to repatriate his physique again to Nigeria for burial.
Isaac David Satlat, an e-hailing driver based mostly in Pretoria, was strangled to demise earlier this week after selecting up two passengers in Pretoria West.
His hijacked automobile and his physique have been later found in Atteridgeville on the identical day.
A younger Nigerian life reduce quick
Satlat was not solely working as an e-hailing driver, he was additionally pursuing his research in cellular engineering and was anticipated to graduate subsequent month.
Talking to eNCA, his uncle and household spokesperson, Otila Onoja, described the tragedy as devastating for family members again dwelling in Nigeria.
“We want funds to take him again dwelling in order that he could be laid to relaxation in his hometown the place he’s from,” Onoja mentioned. “That is very heartbreaking for us, and we want extra security for different people who find themselves working on this job, like Isaac.”
For the household in Nigeria, the ache is compounded by the monetary burden of transporting his stays throughout borders, a price that may run into a whole lot of 1000’s of rand.
Satlat’s killing has despatched shock-waves by the Nigerian neighborhood in South Africa, the place many younger nationals work within the gig financial system whereas pursuing research or supporting households again dwelling.
Repatriation processes between South Africa and Nigeria are sometimes prolonged and costly, requiring coordination with funeral properties, embassies and airways.
Group members say incidents like this spotlight the vulnerability of overseas nationals working in high-risk jobs.
Arrest made, extra anticipated
Police have confirmed {that a} lady has been arrested in reference to the killing after she handed herself over to Atteridgeville police.
She is anticipated to seem in court docket on Monday on expenses of hijacking and homicide.
Police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo mentioned investigations are ongoing and extra arrests are imminent.
