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By Good Forest 
49m ago
Cape Town – A young man with potential and a bright future is how loved ones and the sports fraternity will remember Vuyolwethu Mbukushe.
The 25-year-old provincial athlete from Lower Crossroads, Philippi East, was reported missing by his family after he was last seen on July 17.
His body was identified Friday.
According to his cousin Thabile Mbukushe, the family was informed on Friday that Mbukushe died on the R300 after being hit by a car. Details on the circumstances remain incomplete.
“Vuyolwethu stayed with his grandmother and she informed us that he was not coming home. At first we thought he might be with his athletic friends, but when we followed up with them and their coach, no one knew where they were. So a missing persons case was reported with the Pink Ladies.
“We were hoping they would find him soon, but months went by and we couldn’t find him. Last week, Delft police told the family about a body that was waiting to be identified and that it could be theirs.
“The family representatives went to the morgue on Friday and it was indeed him. He was hit by a car on the R300 on July 24. We’re still not sure if he had been jogging or what happened. Apparently he had a deep scar on his head, ”Thabile said.
The provincial police wanted a case number or station where the complaint was filed on Sunday to comment.
Western Province Athletics (WPA) President Jakes Jacobs said Mbukushe’s passing was a great loss for the province as he represented it well.
“He was an aspiring athlete with a bright future ahead of him.
“On behalf of the entire athletic fraternity, Western Province Athletics would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the Mbukushe family,” said Jacobs.
Atlantic Athletic Club said: “Vuyolwethu was the AAC Athlete of the Year in 2019 and had ignited the racing scene at the local and provincial level for several years.
“He will be remembered for his kindness, determination and gentle nature. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends, family, and everyone who knew him. Rest Vuyo and may all your runs be smooth downhill with the wind at your back. “
Anyone who wants to help the family can contact Thabile on 081 808 5055.
Cape times
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