Kubendran Sholan Chinnadu, a 29-year-old electrician from Northdale, was tragically shot and killed in Pietermaritzburg in July 2020 following a dispute over 'car noise'.The incident occurred when Chinnadu and a friend stopped at a tuckshop, sparking an altercation between a passenger and a resident over loud music.Gunshots were fired, killing Chinnadu instantly.

His family, who endured six years of legal battles and adjournments, finally found closure after Trevor Chunderpersad was convicted of the murder by the Pietermaritzburg Regional Court.

Chinnadu's elder brother, Sherwin, expressed relief but emphasized the lasting grief for his two young sons, who missed their father's presence in key life moments.The family now advocates for a maximum sentence, condemning the senseless act that shattered their lives.The case highlights the emotional toll of prolonged legal processes and the quest for justice in South African communities.