The Vhembe community and especially the regional division of the Department of Education mourn the death of Mr Tshiphiri Edwin Luvhimbi, former chief education specialist in curriculum education in the Vhembe East district.
Luvhimbi (52) passed away on Wednesday, 1 September, at the MediClinic Hospital in Pretoria after a short illness.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr Khamusi Luvhimbi said that his older brother would be remembered as a hard worker and an avid community builder. "He always helped to solve the family and people's problems without taking sides," he said and added that Luvhimbi also founded a soccer team, called Malonga Killer Boys, that played in the Castle SAFA League.
Mutanuni Livhuwani Mahadana, one of his children, described her father as a caring and loving parent who had raised them well and encouraged them to take their education seriously.
Luvhimbi is survived by his three children, Aluwani (29), Livhuwani (28) and Mashudu (21). A memorial service will be held for him on Wednesday, 8 September, at 13: 00 under strict Covid-19 regulations. His funeral is on Saturday, 11 September, in Vuwani-Malonga village. The service starts at 06:00.