VANDERBIJLPARK. – The community of Emmanuel Private School in Vanderbijlpark is still reeling after the death of their sport coordinator, Mrs Sarina van Zyl (38) and her 11 year old son, Rico, last Sunday.
Sarina and Rico died early Sunday morning in a horrific car accident on the R59 freeway between Sasolburg and Vereeniging, near Taaibosspruit.
They were on their way from their home in Vaalpark to the SA National Chess Championships at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, where Rico, a member of Sedibeng Chess, was to take part.
According to Mrs Elanie Grant, one of Sarina’s colleagues, Sarina was a wonderful person and a much appreciated staff member at Emmanuel Private School. She worked at the school since 2011, originally as a teachers assistant and since April this year as sport coordinator.
She is survived by her 8 year old daughter Zanika, her parents Kosie and Saartjie Kapp of Vaalpark, as well as two brothers, Ernest and Christo.
Little Zanika, who also lost her father Jaco van Zyl earlier this year, will be fostered by Ernest and his wife, Caren from Sasolburg.
* The memorial service for Sarina and Rico will take place on Friday 21 December at 10:00 at River of Life Family Church, Elliot Street, Vanderbijlpark.
