On Sunday, tragedy struck the family of 62-year-old Madhu Bunwarie, a respected businesswoman from Pietermaritzburg, when she lost her life due to a shocking accident on the N3 highway.
The incident occurred when a car battery was thrown off a bridge, crashing through the windscreen of her vehicle as she travelled with relatives.
A Family in Mourning
Madhu was making her way home with her husband and two other family members after attending the funeral of her uncle in Phoenix. Her uncle, Roy Sukdev, expressed his devastation at the dual loss: “It’s a double tragedy for us.
Here we were dealing with the death of my brother, and now we have to contend with another death.” Madhu’s tragic accident compounded the grief already felt by their family, as they grappled with the loss of loved ones.
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Legacy and Community Impact
Described as a loving and admired pillar of her family and community, Madhu was the owner of a clothing business in Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzburg’s northern suburbs. Sukdev recalled her supportive nature at the funeral, highlighting how she provided words of comfort amidst their sorrow.
“She told us to be strong as God was in our midst,” he remembered fondly. The family’s heartbreaking ordeal has resonated throughout the community, prompting an outpouring of condolences as they prepare for her funeral amidst their shock.
As investigations into the incident are underway, there are calls for justice regarding the crime, with Sukdev requesting severe consequences for those responsible. The looming grief created by this tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the challenges faced in an increasingly dangerous environment.
