Aircraft crash victim to be laid to rest in Nkandla
One of the victims of this week's light aircraft crash in the KZN Midlands will be laid to rest on Monday in Nkandla.
ALSO READ: Search for missing aircraft ends in tragedy
Siphesihle Buthelezi (20), a medical student, was among the two pilots who lost their lives when the aircraft disappeared on Sunday after departing from Virginia Airport in Durban North.
ALSO READ: Condolences extended to KZN light aircraft crash victims' families
Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma remarked, 'We must continue to pray and support the family of Siphesihle.
'He was a promising young star. He will be deeply missed.'
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