Young couple killed in HORRIFIC accident on the R38

Young couple killed in HORRIFIC accident on the R38 Photos: Facebook

Young couple killed in HORRIFIC accident on the R38

A young beloved couple from Bethal was recently killed in a HORRIFIC accident on the R38 between Bethal and Hendrina.

Young couple killed in HORRIFIC accident on the R38

Young couple killed in HORRIFIC accident on the R38 Photos: Facebook

A young couple was recently killed in a HORRIFIC accident on the R38 between Bethal and Hendrina. 

THE YOUNG COUPLE WAS LOVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY

Gerrie Erasmus and Olga Erasmus (not related but dating) were killed when the vehicle they were traveling in collided head-on with a coal truck on Saturday morning, at around 02:30.

The Laerskool Onverwacht offered their sincere condolences to their neighbouring schools, both Hoërskool Hoogenhout and Laerskool HM SWART, Bethal with the loss of Hoogenhout Educator Adel Erasmus’ son Gerrie and then also the loss of Olga Erasmus, a student teacher at HM Swart.

Young couple killed in HORRIFIC accident on the R38 Photo: Facebook
Young couple killed in HORRIFIC accident on the R38
Young couple killed in HORRIFIC accident on the R38 Photo:Facebook

“Many of our ex-Waggie learners were very good friends with these two wonderful people and it is clear that they have made a huge impact in the Bethal community.

“We are wishing both families and their friends’ peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our hearts go out to you all in this difficult time. We are thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support your family through this.” 

Laerskool Onverwacht

SEVERAL SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING WERE SHARED ON MONDAY

It is clear that this couple was loved in their community. 

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HM Swart Primary School also posted on their social media that today is a sad day for them and the community. 

This is what Hoërskool Hoogenhout posted: 

“Today is a difficult, sad day for our school, for HM Swart Primary School and for our community. Our hearts go out to Ms. Adel Erasmus, her family and everyone who loved Gerrie. We fondly think back to Liebenhof’s main boy of 2018, his mischievous smile, and all the wonderful highlights he provided on the sports field.

“We know that Olga Erasmus (Matriculation 2019) was loved as a student teacher at HM Swart Primary School and that she always made a difference with her bubbly personality. We also think of her family, relatives and friends. Our hearts ache, but we know that the Almighty Father will give us comfort and peace.” 

Hoërskool Hoogenhout

OLGA WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR CONTIGUOUS SMILE AND BRIGHT EYES

Meanwhile, a 50-year-old father, Bertus van Niekerk, died after his vehicle plunged off the DEADLY Voëlklip cliff on Thursday afternoon.

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HIS BODY WAS RECOVERED ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON

According to a report by the George Herald, Bertus was described as a loving man who would be missed.

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His mother, Kobie Theron, told the publication on Friday that Bertus was a loved man.

“Everyone loved him and we are going to miss him dearly. His loss leaves an emptiness that nothing will ever fill,” said his broken mother, Kobie Theron, earlier today.”

His mother said.

He leaves behind his two daughters, his son, his mother, his sister, and his wife. The family has requested that their privacy be respected.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Christopher Spies said emergency services were dispatched to the scene at about 15:30 on Thursday.

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