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Newark tragedy: mass funeral for victims on Sunday

Kidnapped at killed

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The funeral notice

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The mass funeral of seven family members who were allegedly kidnapped from their home in Newtown, Newark, on Tuesday night, will take place on Sunday at the Stanger High School Sports Ground in Newtown from 9am to noon.

The funeral will then proceed to the Stanger Crematorium from 1.30pm. 

Family members are Alan Monswamy, his wife Sandy, their children Kraidon, and Shamarie, as well as relatives Cliffy Padayachee, Mooniamma Padayachee, and Mariamma Appanah. 

The funeral notice.

Image: Facebook

The funeral notice, posted on social media, read: "The beloved family will be deeply missed by family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing them."

Meanwhile, three men arrested for allegedly kidnapping and killing a family are expected to appear in the KwaDukuza Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. 

According to an initial police report, the accused were expected to appear in court yesterday (Friday).  

Following the kidnapping, the family was taken to Melmoth and killed.

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