One of Madabani village's oldest residents, Ms Munzhedzi Ramuedzisi (104), was buried at Madabani cemetery on Saturday, 27 May. She died at her home after a long illness.
The granny was described as a humble and peace-loving person who had been a role model, not only in her own family, but also to many others in the village. Her family celebrated her life by dancing and singing at the graveyard.
One of Ramuedzisi's children, Ms Elisa Makatu, told Limpopo Mirror that she had been a very special kind of person. "We thank God for giving us a wonderful mother who has been there for us throughout the years. Her having passed on at the age of 104 only proves that our mother was a very special woman who was protected by God for good reasons. She worked hard for her family and provided for fellow community members because she had a good and generous heart. My mother encouraged us to work hard for ourselves. She used to say that wealth comes from the soil. We will always remember her love and advice. She was a wise woman who could help everyone with her wisdom and knowledge," she said.
One of the respected local politicians, Mr Rufus Selepe, said he had learnt of Ramuedzisi's passing with shock. "We have lost a great advisor whose knowledge of our culture and traditions will be sorely missed. It is a pity that Ramuedzisi died before we could sit down with her and document everything, so that her valuable knowledge can be passed on to the next generation. May her soul rest in peace," he said.