JONATHAN JANSEN | There but for the grace of God, gone at the Devil’s hand
Sinoxolo Gcilitshana rose from abject poverty to become a highly respected teacher with dreams of being a vice-chancellor. This week he was murdered
30 November 2022 - 21:00
At about 3am on Tuesday one of South Africa’s most prodigious young talents was murdered at home, the killers leaving a gaping hole in his head. Evidence suggests the security wiring around the house was cut and that some personal items were missing. Ours is a murderous nation, but something changed deeply inside me with the tragic passing of Sinoxolo Gcilitshana; the trajectory of his short life is incredulous...
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