Suluman Tyob, accused of causing the death of 17-year old Henrico Oosthuizen made his first appearance in the Newcastle District Court yesterday (Wednesday, December 10).

Attorney, Zubair Chothia, who is representing Tyob, confirmed that the matter was postponed to next week Wednesday (December 17), for bail information.

Henrico died on Monday (December 8), after allegedly being struck over the head with a pipe in the early hours of Sunday morning, following an altercation in Gemsbok Street.

He was rushed to hospital for an emergency operation after sustaining severe brain injuries, but sadly succumbed to these injuries the following day.

A Back-a-Buddy campaign remains active in Henrico’s name to help the family cover a medical bill of nearly R600K.

Anyone wishing to assist can click on this link to make a donation.

Social media has since been flooded with messages of condolence, support and prayers from family, friends and members of the wider community:

• Muhammed Hassim: “Gonna miss you brother, you’ll always be my best friend and our memories will carry me forward.”
• Sharon Koen: “Sooo hartseer storie, so jammer vir sy gesin! Sterkte mamma, ek het nie woorde nie.”
• Neerajh Ranjithparsadh: “Our sincere condolences to the family”
• Alicia Bosch: “Your son was a hero.. Heart of gold.”
• Ashley Ellis: “Rest easy Henrico, now you can be with your brother without any pain.”
• Jill Mullen: “Deepest condolences to the family of this young hero. May he rest in peace.”

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