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Farmer hit and killed by taxi has been identified
No one in the taxi was injured
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The farmer who was killed yesterday afternoon (July 6) has been identified as Willie Boshoff. He is well known in the Ladysmith community.
Mr Boshoff was tragically killed while doing firebreaks. He was struck by a taxi as he was getting out of his bakkie.
Read initial story: Well-known farmer hit and killed by taxi while burning firebreaks near Ladysmith
The taxi was carrying passengers at the time and was travelling towards Ladysmith.
None of the occupants in the taxi sustained any injuries.
Social media has been a hive of activity, with many condolence messages pouring in.
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