Local businessman dies
"He was a great help to the community. This is a loss to everyone as he was dedicated to helping out wherever he could."
Jerry Oponos Mnisi died at his house in Hospital View on Wednesday, November 18.
Mr Mnisi, who was affectionately known to many as “Boss”, died a sudden death without reporting any prior ailment.
According to his wife, the Tembisa born businessman entered into business in 1994 selling clothing and in 2003, he joined the taxi industry.
His taxi business expanded to transporting school children.
“He was a great help to the community. This is a loss to everyone as he was dedicated to helping out wherever he could,” said Mrs Phyllis Mnisi.
Mr Mnisi had a knack for business and he always looked for new opportunities.
The 47-year-old husband and father embarked on a number of business ventures.
In 2005 he set up his own logistics business, offering courier services to companies like Skynet.
He didn’t stop there and in 2010 he opened a canteen in one of the big companies in Midrand.
In 2012 he established a company called JBS Chemicals, which became a success in supplying cleaning detergents.
According to his wife of 31 years, Mr Mnisi’s unexpected death leaves a big gab in the Tembisa business sector.
“My husband was big on charity and he served the community by ensuring the neighbourhood’s safety by volunteering in community policing,” said Mr Mnisi’s widow.
He is survived by his 16-year-old son and his wife.
Mr Mnisi’s memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 26, at his Hospital View home.
For more information, contact Lillian Mahlangu on 072 433 6527.
He will be laid to rest at the Mooifontein Cemetery on Saturday, November 28.
