Manager robbed, killed

A GUARDING manager at Eagle Eye Protection in Tongaat was robbed, shot and killed on Monday.

Poobalan “June” Govender, 58, of Flamingo Heights, was waiting to pick up guards outside Gwala’s Farm in Tongaat when he was robbed at gunpoint and shot in the abdomen. He died at the scene.

Shoorveer Maharaj, the general manager of the private security company, said the father of two worked for them for eight years. “He was a gentle soul who went the extra mile to help others. June loved his job. We are devastated by this loss to our team and his family. But we are grateful for his service and contributions to the company."

Maharaj said that according to information they received, three men opened the driver’s door, stole Govender’s firearm, the vehicle’s keys and some cash before shooting him.

Colonel Thembeka Mbele, a provincial police spokesperson, said a case of murder was being investigated. “The suspects robbed him of his firearm with 17 rounds of ammunition as well as cash before fleeing the scene on foot.”