ZULULANDERS are pouring their hearts out to Empangeni resident Kobus ‘Kokkie’ van Wyk (41), who was paralysed following a motorbike accident in Empangeni on Friday.
While he awaits surgery in Durban’s Netcare Umhlanga Hospital, his colleagues at the Umhlatuze Pharmacy Group – where Kobus has worked as a pharmacist assistant for 25 years – have rallied together to ensure that his family, wife and two children are able to see to their needs during this trying time.
MD of the Group, Taffy Kriel, confirmed that a bank account has been opened to ensure funds donated could be properly facilitated.
Also, a Whatsapp message group could keep concerned friends up to date with Kobus’s progress (082 7461185).
‘Messages of encouragement, love and support can be sent to his family on 073 2390206,’ said Kriel.
‘Kokkie, we know you have great strength and you do not give up when facing anything life throws at you.
‘You are incredible and you make this world a little bit more wonderful. Now is the time that you have to be even stronger!’
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Public comments stream in
‘The most kind-hearted and happy humble soul, always so helpful when I need something from the pharmacy.
‘Thinking and praying for him and his family.
‘During this difficult time just to say thank you God for sparing his life,’ said Elaine Motzouris.
‘We are praying for you and family, our friend,’ said the van Wyk’s neighbour, Kathy Nichols.
‘Sending Kobus and his family our love and support. (from Pietermaritzburg). Such an amazingly special man!’ said Mandy and Juan Lottering.
‘I was there on Thursday – he dispensed medication for me and told me he would call me later as the system was offline. Strength to the family of such a kind soul,’ said Lerato Mndawe.
Financial donations
Kobus van Wyk Fund, Nedbank Corporate Saver, Savings account number 9020365606, branch code 720026.
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