Malvern community unites in candlelight vigil for young Zarah

IT was an emotional scene at Zarah Ramsamy’s candlelight vigil held by the Malvern community on Friday night.

- ZAINUL DAWOOD

Zarah ,11, who was in Grade 5, was killed when armed hijackers drove over her as they made their getaway in her mother’s Toyota Fortuner on September 11, 2024 in Malvern. The family had gone to buy food when they were robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot.

During the incident, in an attempt to flee from the robbers, Zarah hid under the vehicle.

One of the robbers then got into the vehicle, and when he reversed, he drove over Zarah. The footage of the incident went viral, stirring a huge community reaction.

A police constable was arrested in connection with the incident, but after spending nine months awaiting trial, the case against him was struck off the court roll at the Durban Magistrate's Court in July 2025.

However, the family continues to seek justice, finding strength through faith and community support.