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Gqeberha Police Seek Group After Killing of 16-Year-Old Near Fairview Arena

Investigators appeal for tips on an attack reported to involve six to ten assailants.

Overview

  • Walmer SAPS responded at about 11pm Saturday to Mimosa Road in Fairview, where 16-year-old Micah Klaasen was found dead.
  • Police say he was allegedly attacked by a group of six to ten unknown people, and the motive remains unknown.
  • Detectives urge anyone with information to contact Lt-Col Estelle Edwards at 079-520-3256 or Crime Stop at 08600-10111.
  • Venue management says Klaasen had attended a five-a-side soccer and music event earlier, with security patrolling and no fights reported, and said the tournament ended at 9pm with music off by 10pm.
  • Tributes were shared by friends, his club Glenville Celtic AFC, and Lawson Brown High School in the wake of his death.