Young attorney’s legacy lives on through care centre
Even while growing up, Zavir was passionate about helping people and hoped to one day open a shelter for the homeless and addicts, as well as a school for children on the streets one day.
Zavir Singh Sunker of Umzinto lost his battle with Covid-19 earlier this year, at the age of only 31.
But his legacy will live on through a care centre he helped establish in Mtwalume shortly before his untimely death.
He had been admitted as an attorney in the high court by his father, Rajesh, in 2019.
Zavir grew up in Umzinto and enjoyed playing cricket, watching rugby and travelling the world.
Many people saw him as a philanthropist, someone always ready to assist those in need.
He donated to numerous individuals and organisations, with the SPCA being the closest to his heart.
His mother, Monica, said her son was always ready to see to the needs of stray animals and fed about 30 stray cats daily.
Even while growing up, Zavir was passionate about helping people and hoped to one day open a shelter for the homeless and addicts, as well as a school for children on the streets one day.
Back in 2019, Sunker and Company Pty Ltd purchased some units in Longbeach, Mtwalume.
While practising as an attorney, Zavir met Cathleen Braam and her three children, Dhanesh, Darshan and Danielle Moodley Braam, who were in need of accommodation at the time.
He instantly formed a bond with the family and provided accommodation for them in Longbeach.
Cathleen shared her work history with Zavir and stated that she’d worked with cancer patients, and as a medical assistant for many years with a dream of one day having her own care centre.
After hearing this, Zavir and Cathleen discussed the idea of opening up a care centre in Longbeach and it became his mission to see it complete to empower Cathleen and her children, especially her eldest son, Darshan who wants to become a lawyer one day and follow in Zavir’s footsteps.
He managed to get it fully furnished and equipped, but sadly died from Covid-19 before it could be officially opened on February 26.
At the opening of the care centre last month, Cathleen gave thanks to Zavir and his family for allowing her the opportunity to live a dream.
“This has been my greatest journey in life, being there to help bring healing those who really need it, offering valuable advice and being their support during that time,” she said.
By opening the Advancing Life Care Centre, it is hoped that Zavir’s legacy will live on.
He leaves behind his parents, maternal grandparents and many close family and friends.
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