Three school children laid to rest
The two brothers and their friend were laid to rest on 26 August.
Two families’ lives changed forever on 18 August when two boys and an adult died in an accident.
Vusi Vilakazi (20), Bongani Vilakazi (15) and Sphesihle Khadebe (14) were apparently on their way to school when the accident occurred.
The two brothers and their friend were laid to rest on 26 August.
The families had many questions for the Department of Education regarding the transport for the children of the surrounding farms.
The children of the Vilakazi family left the father, Themba, his wife, Thokozile, and a daughter behind.
According to Mr Vilakazi the pain is unbearable.
He said he was on his way to check on the cattle the morning of the accident and saw them standing next to the road, waiting for the bus.
As he returned, they were not standing there anymore and he thought the bus had fetch them and continued with his work.
“I received a call that there was an accident, telling me I must go to the scene.
“That was bad.”
He then realised the bakkie was not at home.
According to him, the children did not have permission to take the vehicle and were not naughty, but just wanted to get to school.
He emotionally voiced the loss, saying they will be dearly missed not only for their help, but for their laughter and presence.
An uncle, Mr Petrus Vilikazi, said he never came across two youngsters who had so much respect for others.
He also said this was a real tragedy as they are good, hardworking people.
“They were both born-again Christians and involved in the church from a young age.”
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