Family, friends and community members gathered at Randfontein Secondary School on Thursday evening to honour the life of 21-year-old Delwyn Dickens, one of the four young men killed in a shooting in Toekomsrus Ext 4.

The emotional memorial service brought together loved ones, classmates, educators and residents to celebrate Delwyn’s life through prayers, tributes and messages of remembrance. He was remembered as a respectful, kind-hearted and vibrant young man who had a bright future ahead of him.

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Former teacher Tumelo Sekhokoane described Delwyn as someone who always brought smiles and laughter to those around him, while his family shared heartfelt memories of his humour, friendship and positive spirit.

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Pastor Johnny Vorster called for unity and urged the community to stand together against crime, while Delwyn’s aunt, Patricia Dickens, thanked residents for their support during the family’s time of grief.

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The memorial followed last week’s fatal shooting in Toekomsrus Ext 4, in which four people were killed. According to Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, five coloured men driving a silver-grey Kia Picanto entered the victims’ home and opened fire before fleeing the scene without taking anything. Police investigations are ongoing as officers continue searching for the suspects.