A SUSPECT who was allegedly involved in the killing of City South Security security officer Sherwyne Reagan Thompson (50), appeared in the Umlazi Magistrate’s Court on April 1. His bail hearing was remanded and he will appear again on April 8.

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Thompson’s wife, Roslyn Thompson, said, “He must not get bail. How can we grieve knowing this man is free?”

Thompson celebrated his 50th birthday only a month ago. There were outpourings of support for the family on social media following the news of his untimely death. The community expressed shock and anger with the unceremonious way he was killed. A comfort service was held on March 31 at the family’s home in Lotus Park, where friends, community members and family wept for their fallen protector.

While off duty, Thompson died in the early hours of March 30 after a group of individuals allegedly shot him in the back five times. He leaves behind two adult children, a grandchild and his wife, who watched on helplessly as people he tirelessly served and protected murdered him in cold blood.

Isipingo police spokesperson, Constable Donald Naidoo, confirmed the incident and said that the suspect, who was known to the family, was arrested by the provincial task team in Port Shepstone.

A family representative, Roland Francis, said that in the nights following the harrowing ordeal, Thompson’s wife and his close family have been unable to sleep.

He said, “These were people we knew from around the area, people we grew up with. We cannot make sense of it. There was no fighting, he went down there to restore peace. After coming to an agreement with the individual he spoke with, another opened fire at him while his back was turned. He even aimed at my aunt, Roslyn, and a bullet hit near the window she was standing next to.”

Roslyn said she keeps reliving that morning. She said, “My husband was a king. He made me feel so special. Sometimes he’d only get around two hours of sleep because of work. The community is coming together and people are taking charge to ease our burden. I need the community to stand with us to oppose bail so that we can grieve.”

Isipingo police station commander, Colonel Hendsford Moosa Zama, said that the community has lost a true soldier in crime fighting. He said, “I have known Sherwyne for years as he grew from each security company he was employed at. We will really miss this crime fighter.”

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Dhevan Govindasamy, spokesperson of PT Alarms, said, “Sherwyne was considered a gentle giant because of his stature and his commitment to peace, however, if the need arose to show his fierce side, he did. During the looting period of 2021, and the flooding disasters since 2022, Sherwyne was on the field with his team, protecting residents, participating in rescues and working around the clock with his fellow members. He gave up on sleep to ensure people were protected.”

Govindasamy added that Sherwyne forged close ties with residents who knew his commitment to keeping the community safe.

“He was an ardent supporter of community upliftment initiatives and was among the first to volunteer when residents needed assistance. He was brave and had compassion for the vulnerable in the community. His efforts to protect our people and keep our community safe resonates with residents who will remember him for the diligent and humble soul he was,” said Govindasamy.

Thompson’s funeral will take place at Healing Waters Sanctuary Church in Lotus Park from 10:00 until 13:00 on April 9. It will thereafter proceed to Clare Estate Crematorium in Hall One from 13:40 until 14:10. Roslyn welcomes any community members who would like to join in morning for Thompson.

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