Phoenix mourns ‘loving, helpful’ slain priest

Phoenix mourns ‘loving, helpful’ slain priest

The community of Phoenix, north of Durban, has been left reeling in shock following the murder of a Hindu priest this week. 

Lenny Naidoo
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Lenny Naidoo's mutilated body was found dumped in a storage container in Eastbury on Monday. 


READ: Phoenix priest stabbed to death

 

Resident Vanie Govender says they are devastated. 

 

She says 59-year-old Naidoo was selfless and always willing to help people.


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"My family and I are absolutely shocked and devastated because we were extremely close to him. When I went, it was an absolutely horrifying site to see somebody so brutally murdered. 

 

"He was a soft, loving and humble person who always helped people and the community."


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