Titus Chetty left a ‘Madiba-like legacy’
"I still feel like he is going to come back home and stand at the gate, calling for me to open it. It's just so unreal," said Mrs Chetty
A family’s pillar of strength has fallen. Killed in cold blood, whilst on duty, protecting others, Meshack ‘Titus’ Chetty, was shot on Friday evening in Alexandra Street.
READ THE STORY HERE: Security officer killed in Alexandra Street
The 33-year-old was a security official at a private company and was seated in the response vehicle when he was fatally shot. The shooter fled and Mr Chetty tragically passed away on scene. His funeral was held on Sunday where scores of friends and colleagues paid their last respects.
His wife says that the family moved from Chatsworth, Durban nine years ago. Their small family, consisting of a daughter and son, lived in Colita and Mr Chetty was well-known and well-loved.
ALSO READ: Man shot in Colita
“I was so overwhelmed by the number of people who knew Titus. He really was a people’s person and was ever-ready to help anyone. I would say that he left a Madiba-like legacy, after listening to the tributes people paid to him. We would like to thank everyone for their support and prayers during this difficult time,” said a tearful Mrs Chetty.
She added that they had a close-knit family and that her husband always put his family first, remarking that people would often see the family walking to town with their five-year-old son atop Mr Chetty’s shoulders. She reminisces about how hours before he was shot; he arrived home with a special supper treat for his son.
“I still feel like he is going to come back home and stand at the gate, calling for me to open it. It’s just so unreal,” said Mrs Chetty.
Police spokesperson Captain Charmaine Struwig says police are investigating a case of murder and appeals to anyone with positive information about the murder to please report it to police.
“Sergeant Sankar can be contacted on 078 377 5694, Sergeant Ntuli on 082 346 7155 or Sergeant Vilakazi on 079 681 9292 or they can be contacted on 036 342 9527. Crime Stop can also be contacted on 086 001 0111,” commented Captain Struwig.
Click to receive news links via WhatsApp. Or for the latest news, visit our webpage or follow us on Facebook and Twitter
