Michael Zafiris

Michael Zafaris (1970 - 2013)

Brief overview:

Michael (43), Owner of the Lake Restaurant, was hijacked and kidnapped on the road from Springs to Brakpan, on 3rd June 2013. His body was found near the Blesbokspruit in Springs.

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
• The Farm/Smallholding
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
• Arrests
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction

Additional Biographical Information:

"Michael took over the well known Lake Restaurant from his parents, Nic and Victoria Zafiris. He was passionate about the place and created a stunning wedding and function venue."

Michael grew up in Brakpan and attended Anzac Primary and Brakpan High School.
After he matriculated he went to Wits University, where he studied to become a chartered accountant.
“In the end he was studying part time and recently obtained his degree,” said Penny, Michael's sister.
She added that her brother loved to travel and one of his biggest dreams was to climb Kilimanjaro.
Penny and her husband, Johnny, have started assisting at the Lake Restaurant, joining Michael’s mother, Victoria, who is still actively involved.

Links to Media articles:

• http://archive.is/rJPVU
• http://archive.is/jKBfq
• http://archive.vn/xwINq