Lesedi Fire and Rescue mourns death of veteran firefighter
Lesedi and rescue has been left in shock following the sudden passing of veteran firefighter Mongezi Edward Banda, who served the Heidelberg community with dedication for 25 years.
The Lesedi Fire and Rescue team is mourning the loss of one of its longest-serving members, Mongezi Edward Banda (53), who passed away on October 28.
Banda, a veteran firefighter, had served in the Lesedi Local Municipality’s Fire and Rescue Division since 2000.
Over the years, he became a familiar and respected figure within the department and the Heidelberg community.
According to his colleagues, Banda was known for his professionalism, dedication, and friendly nature, often taking time to greet fellow emergency personnel and community members at incident scenes.
Lesedi Fire and Rescue had not yet announced Banda’s memorial service arrangements at the time of publication.
Messages of support and condolences have poured in from across the community as residents and colleagues pay tribute to a man who dedicated years of his life to public service.
