Well-known ‘Koeksister Oomie’ passes away

Errol Marnitz, who was one of the Koeksister Oomies, sadly passed away at the tender age of 54.

Errol Marnitz, one of two brothers (well-known in Krugersdorp as the Koeksister Twins or Koeksister Oomies) sadly passed away recently.

The brothers are known for selling their koeksisters near Key West Shopping Centre on Viljoen Street.

With the funeral service set to take place on September 7, many friends and family have made it their mission to pour out their compassion, send condolences and pay their respect to the life of Errol, who died as a result of a heart attack on August 17.

While many know the Oomies as just two men who sell koeksisters on the road, the story of why they started their journey has left locals, as well as many in other parts of the country going as far as Cape Town and Mpumalanga, inspired.

Read the full article in the News’ next edition dated September 6.

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