In a remarkable outpouring of support, more than R540 000 has been raised in just seven days to assist the family of beloved security officer and cyclist David Sejobe, whose sudden death last week sparked national grief.
Sejobe, 49, a front‑of‑house security guard at the MultiChoice headquarters in Randburg, died after being struck by a vehicle in what police are investigating as a suspected hit‑and‑run while he was cycling to work. His warm greetings and infectious smile had become a familiar part of many commuters’ daily routines.
A BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign set up to help cover funeral costs and support his widow and children quickly surpassed its initial target of R20 000, drawing donations from across South Africa. Contributions ranged from small amounts to larger gifts, highlighting the wide impact Sejobe had on the community.
His funeral was held yesterday in his home village of Ha‑Mashamba, Mukondeni in Limpopo, where family, friends and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects to the much‑loved security officer.
Hundreds of mourners shared tributes and celebrated his life, marking a fitting farewell to a man remembered for kindness and generosity.
Sejobe’s family expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support, saying the generosity had offered comfort during their time of loss.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
