“Sisi, You’re Opening Up Old Wounds”: Courier Guy Mfundo Remembered on Death Anniversary, SA Moved

• A heartwarming TikTok by @gijanefit resurfaced tender moments between a young toddler, Pey, and a man named Mfundo, who was murdered a year ago
• The video showed the two dancing, sharing meals, playing outside and hugging, revealing the deep bond they shared
• The creator revealed that Mfundo's family and her own have since grown close, with no justice secured for his death

A Durban family marked a painful anniversary on 26 September 2026. TikTok user @gijanefit posted an emotional tribute to a man named Mfundo, exactly one year after he was killed during an attempted hijacking while working.

The video brought together cherished moments between Mfundo and Pey. The two could be seen dancing, sharing meals, playing outdoors and exchanging warm hugs, all set to a soulful acoustic track. It was the kind of bond that needed no words.

In her caption, the creator was candid about where things stood: "One year ago, Mfundo was murdered, and we are not any closer to getting justice for his family. While others walk free and go on about their lives, his family are still mourning his loss."

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A bond that brought two families together

Despite the grief, something quietly beautiful came from the tragedy. The creator shared that meeting Mfundo's family had become an unexpected source of comfort. "The only good that has come out of this is that we met his family and we are now connected," she wrote. "Something was healing for all of us in that. He brought us all together."

The post resonated deeply with South Africans and viewers worldwide, many of whom were struck by the love captured on screen and saddened that justice had not yet been served.

Watch the tribute video that moved many viewers in the TikTok video below:

Mzansi reacts to Mfundo's story

For the family he left behind, the wait for justice continues. The short video reminded many strangers that Mfundo's warmth and passion are not forgotten. Viewers flooded the comments with love and heartbreak:

@Carl said:

"It is not a white race or a black race. Now this is an example of the human race. And that is what love is all about."

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@Kat_lsiekwa asked:

"Am I not in tears? How is the little one doing?"

@khost321x wrote:

"Sisi, you're opening wounds 🧡 💔."

@Bonolo M shared:

"Mfundo carried something extraordinary in him, and believe me when I say that your daughter is one of the few who got a little chance to grasp it. This kind of love never fades even when one is no more 🥹."

@Sakiena Parkar added:

"Prayers for the little girl. So sad 💔."

@Miss K offered:

"May your family and his family find comfort and healing 🙏."

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Source: Briefly News