THE Randeree family, through a public relations company, has issued a statement to the public.
Ashraf Randeree of Randeree Jewellers, said in the statement that 43-year-old Imraan Randeree, who was shot in last night’s attack at their home in Duncan Drive, Westville North, is in a stable condition in hospital.
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Imraan was admitted to St Agustine’s Hospital with a gun shot wounds and his mother-in-law, Marhooma Rookaya Dhooma, was fatally shot three times in the chest.
“Our family is heartbroken on the demise of our dear Marhooma Rookaya Dhooma. I can confirm that Imraan is in a stable condition and is currently under observation in ICU. It was a blessing that his injuries were not more severe,” he said.
“We are humbly appealing to the media and to the public to respect the family’s privacy during this time. We have been made aware that there are unverified Whatsapp and social media messages that are circulating, and we appeal to people to refrain from passing around these speculations,” he added.
The family has asked that the community keep them and the brother in their thoughts and prayers during this “tough and trying time”.
The nurses at St Augustine’s Hospital have urged the public and media to refrain from contacting the hospital for updates and statements. Visitation has been restricted to immediate family only.
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