An elderly Pretoria woman known to many as a regular on the PTA North 2 bus route has died following a pedestrian accident involving a Tshwane bus.

The woman, Ansie van der Walt, 66, was killed in an accident on Tuesday morning on the corner of Ben Viljoen and Rachel de Beer streets.

According to Monica Visser, who shared a flat with her sister, the fatal accident happened about 100m from their home.

Ansie would have celebrated her 67th birthday today.

“I saw her the night before. We watched television together and chatted before we went to bed,” she said.

Monica said police informed her of the accident on Tuesday morning and took her to the scene.

“They took me down to the scene where I saw a person lying on the ground. When I asked if it was my sister, the police confirmed it. I was beside myself, and I remember crying,” she said.

She added that police later returned her sister’s belongings, but many questions still remain.

“I am not yet sure how the accident happened. We still have many questions.”

Ansie, a familiar face on the route, was remembered by fellow commuters for her warm nature and ever-present smile.

“She was a deeply godly woman who always put God first, then others, and only thereafter herself. I don’t think I ever saw her without a warm and genuine smile. She had such a special way of brightening people’s days, especially through the kind messages and little memes she would share,” said Pippa.

“Rest well, Tannie Ansie. You will be dearly missed by so many of us, and your beautiful spirit will always be remembered.”

Police could not yet provide further information about the accident, and by the time of publication, the City of Tshwane had also not commented.

Monica has appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward with any information that could assist in determining how the accident occurred. Monica can be contacted on 083 994 7897.

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