A candlelight tribute outside the home of Shivan Cumberlege
AFTER the tragic suicide of 12-year-old Shivan Cumberlege, his parents face allegations of abuse and neglect.
In an exclusive interview, Leanne Govindsamy and Sheldon Cumberlege, both 28, defended themselves against the community’s accusations, telling of the financial struggles they faced as a family.
On Thursday, Shivan, a Grade 3 pupil at Parkgate Primary, was found hanged from the rafters of his Neptune Place, Riet River, home, with his mother’s sari.
At the time, it was alleged that Shivan was alone at home with his 4-year-old brother. His father was reportedly at work.
