Update: Family of Bryanston murder victims speak out

The couple has been identified as Wamukelwe Zuma-Memela and Wendy Campbell-Memela,Sandton Chronicle reported.

Zuma-Memela’s father, veteran journalist and author Sandile Memela, described the tragic sequence of events, which left the family traumatised.

The award-winning chef and his wife Wendy Campbell-Memela were murdered in the bedroom of their Bryanston home.

A shocked cousin of Zuma-Memela, who lived in the cottage on the property, made this discovery after waking up to find the door of the house slightly opened, which aroused his suspicion.

“We received a call at around 7am from a family member who asked that we rush to Wamu’s house as something tragic had occurred,” the cousin said.

Memela said he then rushed to the scene, where he found the crime scene cordoned off.

It was then that he was informed of the tragic death of the couple, a tragedy that left the family devastated.

Both Zuma-Memela and Campbell-Memela were described as hardworking, intelligent, social and warm people by Memela and having been pivotal in bringing their families together.

“Wamu epitomised the triumphant spirit of resilience, while Wendy was a beautiful, warm and respectful woman,” said Memela.

Memela added: “A part of us has died with Wamu and Wendy.”

The couple owned a catering and events company called Drizzle and Dazzle, and Zuma-Memela was a recipient of various awards, including the Chaine des Rotisseurs regional winner.

Provincial police spokesperson Captain Doniah Mothutsane confirmed the matter was still under investigation.

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– Caxton News Service