The pain for the family of Ezikiel ‘Skhiya’ Mokitimi remains profound, nearly two years after his death in the Ramaphosa informal settlement.
Skhiya (24), remembered by friends and neighbours as a bright and ambitious man, was fatally stabbed on August 29, 2024, during a dispute, reportedly over a cellphone.
For his mother, Beauty Mokitimi, every day that passes without justice is a painful reminder of the loss she cannot undo.
“The wait feels endless. We see the person who took my son’s life in the community, and nothing moves forward. It is heartbreaking, and every day reminds me of what we lost.
“Skhiya was more than just a young man taken too soon; he was a symbol of hope for his family and the community. He worked at a local spaza shop, contributed to neighbourhood projects, and dreamt of studying engineering to build a better future for himself and those around him,” Mokitimi said.
She added that her son always helped others.
“He had so much potential. The prolonged delays in the court case have amplified the family’s frustration and highlighted wider concerns about SA’s legal system.
“Families should not have to endure this kind of waiting. It leaves them vulnerable, frustrated and often disillusioned with the system supposed to protect them,” Mokitimi said.
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She described the emptiness in her home without her son.
“Every corner, every sound, reminds me of what we lost. But I know I must stay strong, not just for myself, but for the memory of my son,” she said.
Despite the long wait and continued delays, the family remains determined to see justice done.
“We will continue fighting for him. Our son’s life matters, and we will not stop until the truth is acknowledged in the court. We owe it to him to make sure his story is heard and that justice is served,” Mokitimi said.
The Boksburg Advertiser contacted the Reiger Park SAPS for comment, but did not receive a response at the time of publication.
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