Kaalfontein teacher laid to rest
Mr Bhekinkosi (49) who was a teacher at Kaalfontein High School was buried at the Mooifontein Cemetery on Saturday last week after a funeral service held at his home at Norkem Park.
Members of the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) came in big numbers to pay their last respects at the funeral of Mr Tabolane Israel Bhekinkosi.
Mr Bhekinkosi (49) who was a teacher at Kaalfontein High School, was buried at the Mooifontein Cemetery on Saturday last week after a funeral service held at his home at Norkem Park.
He died at Glenwood Hospice Hospital in Benoni on June 30 after a long illness.
According to Mr Pat Sakala, who was more like a father to the deceased, said Mr Bhekinkosi started his teaching at Bokamoso High School and moved on to Thuto-Ke-Matla Comprehensive School.
“He later joined the Kaalfontein High School and spent 24 years as an educator. He was involved with destitute people.
” His love for children was amazing and he always wanted to help needy pupils and offer whatever he had,” added Mr Sakala.
Mr Sakala said the deceased was a people’s person and up-to-date with life.
Mr Bhekinkosi’s memorial service was held on Wednesday last week at the Dutch Reformed Church in Exubeni section, Tembisa.
Mr Bhekinkosi is survived by his wife Nomhle, child Karabo, a sister and brother and four nephews. May his soul rest in peace.
