"Rest Easy": Kearsney College Mourns Death of Matriculant Who Was Top-Performing Choir Soloist

• Kearsney College shared a nostalgic video tribute honouring a former student known as Shazi, who passed away
• The compilation captured Shazi's journey with the school choir from 2009 to 2012, including a tour to the United States and a UN appearance
• Former classmates and teachers remembered Shazi as a young man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met

Kearsney College, a KwaZulu-Natal school, paid tribute to a beloved former student known as Shazi. News of his tragic passing moved the school community to share memories of his remarkable journey.

The video, posted on 20 October, brought together archival footage tracing Shazi's years with the school's choir and performance group. It covered a period stretching from 2009 through to 2012, documenting on-stage performances in theatres and auditoriums, a team photograph, and what appeared to be an appearance at the United Nations. On-screen captions marked the milestones along the way, including a 2010 tour, a USA Tour in 2012, and a Freedom of the City concert in Durban that same year.

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The tribute by Kearsney College painted a picture of a young man who gave much of himself to his school and to the craft of performance. From his early appearances on stage to representing the school on an international platform, Shazi's years at Kearsney were defined by growth, commitment, and the bonds he formed along the way. Watch the Kearsney College tribute to Shazi:

Kearsney College remembers Shazi

Those who knew Shazi responded to the tribute with warmth and grief in equal measure.

Jolene Ostendorf wrote:

"Oh Shazi 💔 A young man who was loved equally by his peers and his teachers. Anyone who knew him was left with fond memories."

Travis Duggan said:

"Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends 🙏"

Yolanda Govender shared:

"🙏🏽 🕊️ Deepest condolences to the families and loved ones 🙏🏽"

Neil Peacock added:

"Rest easy, young man. Condolences to his family and friends."

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Source: Briefly News