Durban mourns Tamia Fredericks: Slain pregnant woman remembered by family
Friends and family gather to honour Tamia Fredericks, a 25-year-old mother-to-be, who was tragically shot in Wentworth.
Tamia Fredericks, a 25-year-old pregnant woman, was murdered in Wentworth, a suburb near Durban, South Africa, on Sunday. She was four months pregnant at the time of her death. Fredericks was found with gunshot wounds on Wiest Road, lying on the road in Wentworth. Police have not disclosed details of the investigation. Fredericks lived in Newlands East and had been visiting friends in Wentworth when she was shot.
Her mother, Jenny Fredericks, paid tribute to her daughter during a prayer meeting at the Open Door Assembly Church in Newlands East. The mother expressed her grief, saying, "A mother should never have to know the pain of burying her child." A family member read out the message, emphasizing the impact Tamia had on people's lives.
Apostle Alex Hitzeroth highlighted her influence and the beautiful memories she left behind. Pastor Shane Pillay described the situation as unfair. The funeral of Tamia and her unborn baby will be held at the church on Saturday. The planned Women's Day event for Saturday was cancelled due to the murder. Allan Peterson, an eThekwini Ward 11 Councillor, expressed his pain and called for justice for the families affected by Gender Based Violence.
A dozen of Fredericks' close friends remembered her as a kind, outgoing person with a beautiful soul. They recalled her laughter, smile, dancing skills, and creative social media videos.
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