Hijacking shootout: KZN father's BackaBuddy campaign raises nearly R400,000 for legal costs
Supporters have launched a BackaBuddy fundraising campaign to aid Sidney Hill, a survivor of a hijacking shooting in Pinetown, and his children. The campaign has collected R392,300, moving it close to its R500,000 goal. Organisers say the money will cover unexpected legal fees that have arisen from the incident. It will also fund professional trauma counselling for Hill’s children. The targeted amount reflects anticipated costs for both legal representation and mental‑health services. The campaign’s progress highlights community involvement in addressing the family’s needs.
A BackaBuddy campaign to help Pinetown hijacking shooting survivor Sidney Hill and his children recover from the traumatic incident has raised R392,300 towards its R500,000 target. The funds will help cover unexpected legal expenses and professional trauma counselling for the children.