Vusi Msiza (40) died on impact when the BMW he was driving in rolled down an embankment close to Pienaardam.<\/p>\n
The exact circumstances which led to the accident remain unclear and only one vehicle was involved. The accident occurred on Thursday evening at around 22:30.<\/p>\n
Friends and family reacted with shock at the news, and the Middelburg Country Club sent out the following communique:<\/p>\n
It is with regret to inform you that one of our members,Vusi Msiza has passed away. We would like to express our sincere condolences to his family and<\/p>\n
friends.<\/p>\n
Vusi has been described as a person who loved life and who always had a happy personality. His construction company, ConCearth, was operated from offices in Liter Street, next to Middelburg Cold Storage.<\/p>\n
He also loved golf and was a well known member at the Middelburg Country Club.<\/p>\n
A memorial service will be held for Vusi at the Middelburg Country Club on Thursday, starting at 14:00.<\/p>\n
Funeral arrangements, expected to take place this Saturday, was not confirmed at the time of going to print.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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