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Tzaneen loses well-known pilot in aircraft crash

A well-known Tzaneen resident and pilot at the Letaba Fire Protection Association (LFPA) died this morning when his aircraft crashed near Swadini in the Mariepskop mountain in the Hoedspruit region.

Siem Venter (64) was a fire spotter pilot at LFPA.

LFPA’s public relations officer, Maritza Swanepoel told Herald that they are saddened to learn of his death.

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He worked at LFPA for the last 15 years. It is not known at this stage what the circumstances of the crash were.

More information will follow once it becomes known

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Emelda Tintswalo Shipalana

Tintswalo Shipalana, a journalist for the Letaba Herald, has been in the media industry for over a decade. She started her journey in radio, but ended up in print which is her first love. She sleeps well at night knowing she is a voice to the voiceless and her work contributes to promoting local talent, businesses and service delivery. Her love for her community keeps her working hard every day.

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