WATCH: Popular Musgrave Lollipop Man receives heart-warming send-off
The entire Durban High School Grade Eight Class of 2022 formed a tunnel and applauded as the crossing guard for the school, for 30 years, Musa Ncwane, walked out of the school for the last time.
AFTER thirty years of service, this week, a popular and beloved Lollipop Man received a heart-warming send-off as he prepared to put down his lollipop stick.
Musa Ncwane has helped children and families safely get to and from Durban High School, based in Musgrave, since 1992.
The well-respected crossing guard completed his final shift before retiring on Wednesday, May 31, and learners from the Grade Eight classes of 2022, at the school, treated him to a proper send-off, with a round of applause and cheering to show their gratitude.
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In a post on Facebook, the school’s principal, Tony Pinheiro, said: “It was a very bittersweet and emotional day at school today as we bid farewell to Musa Ncwane with the entire DHS Grade Eight Class of 2022 forming a tunnel as he walked into retirement. Ncwane’s 30 years of service started on the 25th of July in 1992 and came to an end on May, 31, 2022 as he took his first step into a well-deserved retirement.”
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Pinheiro said Ncwane is the ultimate gentleman who constantly has a smile on his face.
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“Ncwane has been a shining light of safety, as he has handled the ‘lollipop man’ duties for countless years outside the main gates of DHS, with not one learner being harmed under his watch. You are one of those staff members that will be missed more than others, and the entire DHS family would like to wish you the happiest, most peaceful and most enjoyable retirement, sir!” read the Facebook post.
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