By Phumlani Saul
A routine trip to the shop turned into a nightmare for Ivy Michaels and her family when her 26-year-old son was brutally gunned down while running a simple errand. The Kariega mother is now left to pick up the pieces of her shattered world, grappling with the guilt of having asked her son to go to the shop that fateful Wednesday.
Ivy Michael told Daily Kasi News “I wish I could turn back time,” a distraught Ivy said in an exclusive interview.
“I never thought that asking my son to buy a bag of potatoes would be the last thing I’d ever ask him to do.”
The senseless tragedy has left the community reeling, and Ivy’s family is struggling to come to terms with their loss. As the investigation into the shooting continues, Ivy is left to wonder what could have been done to prevent this tragedy.
“I’m consumed by survivor’s guilt,” Ivy confessed. “I keep thinking, ‘What if I had gone to the shop myself?’ or ‘What if I had asked someone else to go?’ But deep down, I know it wasn’t my fault.”
The community is rallying around Ivy and her family, offering support and condolences during this difficult time. As the search for answers continues, one thing is clear: a young life was senselessly cut short, leaving behind a trail of devastation and heartbreak.
Rest in peace, young man. Your community will not forget you.said community member wjo don’t want to be named.
Ivy Michaels grappling after her 26-year-old was gun down on the way to the shop on Wednesday Photo: supplied
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