Well-known bus owner passes away

The well-known owner of G Phadziri and Sons Bus Service, Mr Tshikume Phadziri (53), died after a short illness in the Polokwane MediClinic last Friday.

His younger brother, Mr Reckson Phadziri, said it was hard to accept the death of his brother. "We know that God did His will for a reason. Our hearts are bleeding as we lost a pillar in our community and a hardworking person. We depended on him for advice and we learnt a lot from him during his lifetime."

Messages of condolences locally and from abroad are pouring in and, according to the family's spokesperson, it shows them that "Tshikume was a people person and accommodating to everyone, irrespective of colour, race and religion,” he said. “He was a visionary and the strategic thinker of the family's transport business.”

The spokesperson of the Vhembe Bus Association, Mr Livuwani Maduze, extended his condolences to the bereaved family. He indicated that the association would sorely miss the good working relationship and support they received from the Phadziri family.

He expressed his condolences to the Phadziri family. “The role he played in fostering unity, discipline, hard work and dedication within the family and community shall always be cherished,” Maduze said.

Phadziri is survived by his wife and three children. According to his brother, the funeral will be held on Sunday at Gogobole at 16:30.

News - Date: 07 November 2014

Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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