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A crowdfunding campaign to repatriate South African Lindani Myeni s body from Hawaii is under way.
Myeni was allegedly shot dead by Honaloulou police when they responded to a reported burglary.
The fund has already raised more than R270 000.
A fundraising campaign to have Lindani Myeni s body returned to South Africa has raised over R270 000.
The 29-year-old South African was allegedly shot by the Hawaii police multiple times when they responded to a reported burglary in progress.
Local media reported that Hawaii authorities had tried non-lethal force first before using live ammunition because the suspect. was repeatedly punching police officers.
Myeni is believed to have been unarmed. Honolulu police defended the officers actions, saying they defended themselves against a violent suspect who attacked them first. According to Hawaii News Now, three officers were injured in the incident.
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Family sets up Go Fund Me page to bring Lindani Myeniâs body back to SA
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THE family of slain former KwaZulu-Natal rugby player Lindani Myeni has started a Go Fund Me page in a bid to raise $100 000 to bring his body back to South Africa for burial.
Myeni died shortly after he was shot during an altercation with three police officers in Hawaii last Wednesday.
The account has been set up by Seabelo Silitshena and already has amassed more than $16 000.
It reads: We are sad to announce the passing of our friend and brother, Lindani Myeni. He was a gentle, strong, healthy man whose deep love for his family was seconded by a passion for his homeland and Zulu culture. A former professional rugby player, Rio Tinto mechanical engineer, former top 25 on South African