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Community gathers to remember Emmanuel Makwiting
Friends, teammates and members of the community gathered at Hoërskool Jeugland this afternoon for an emotional remembrance ceremony.
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Community members joined friends and team mates of Emmanuel Makwiting at Hoërskool Jeugland this afternoon, July 19 for a remembrance ceremony.
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Emmanuel tragically died on July 15 after sustaining a serious neck injury during a rugby game against Pietersburg High School on July 13.
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Kempton Express journalist Mthokozisi Majola captures the scene.
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Paramedics stabilised Emmanuel on the field and he was rushed to hospital.
According to information available to the Kempton Express, Emmanuel suffered a fracture to his neck vertebrae.