Local ‘stalwart’ dies three years after wife’s murder in Kameeldrift
"Manie Entres was a true pillar in the Kameeldrift area and served the community with selflessness.”
The husband of a woman, who was killed in a robbery at a smallholding in Kameeldrift east three years ago, died on Tuesday.
Manie Entres, husband of Marlet, was shot in the upper body when robbers forced the security gate of their smallholding open before entering the house.
The robbers then tied up the couple, their daughter and their grandchild before shooting Marlet.
Manie was the vice-chairperson of the Roodeplaat Fire Protection Association and a leader in the Kameeldrift CPF. According to reports he died in Steve Biko academic hospital following health issues.
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Manie was described as a stalwart at the Roodeplaat FPA and a big part of the community.
Nic Arnold, head of Corporate Compliance at AfriForum, posted the news of Manie’s passing on Facebook.
“It was with great sadness that we learn of his death. He was a true pillar in the Kameeldrift area and served the community with selflessness.
“He was not only an active member and leader in the CPF but also took leadership in the fire association.
“We think especially of his family and children.”
Many messages of condolences were shared online.
“He was really an old guy when it came to firefighting. His knowledge of our area and how to tackle fires sometimes amazed me. It’s a big loss for the whole community,” one message on Facebook said.
Another said: “Manie was a legend in the area! He certainly leaves a huge void.”
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