The family of Leo Govender, the 38-year-old Westville resident who was reported missing on 9 February, has requested privacy following the news of his untimely death recently.
Govender’s death has been linked to an alleged car accident.
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police spokesperson, Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo, said that a case of culpable homicide is currently under investigation.
She said: “Police in uMbilo are investigating a case of culpable homicide following an incident in which the body of an unknown man was found on the corner of Sydney Road and Mutual Lane on Friday, 9 February. He was later identified as a person that was reported missing in Pinetown last Friday,” she said.
According to Dawn Gounden from Renegades Search and Rescue, Govender was last seen in Cowies Hill at approximately 11.03am.
She said: “Leo requested an Uber from Cowies Hill to the Durban CBD and was picked up in a white Toyota hatchback (ND 925101). He had not reached his destination and made no contact or communication since.”
Speaking out in a statement, the Govender family said: “According to the information we have received from the SAPS authorities, Leo has been found and sadly we will miss his loving presence. It’s a difficult time for the family and we thank you for the love and support. The family has requested privacy at this time.”
