'Inspirational' Busisiswe Mjwara laid to rest in PMB
Search and rescue officer Busisiswe Mjwara has been lauded for the passionate way in which she served her community.
Mjwara, who died while looking for three victims lost in the KZN floods in Pietermaritzburg, was laid to rest on Friday.
Lieutenant Colonel Schalk Scheepers, from the 10111 Control Centre in Pietermaritzburg, told mourners that Mjwara was admired for her bravery.
"We were gutted and heartbroken to hear of the loss of Busi, she was an inspiration to the younger generation and very precious to us.
“She joined the search and rescue unit in Hilton in 2016. She was a pioneer in her field mainly dominated by men. This is special type of person that needs to work in the unit.
“It’s the recovery of bodies, it’s not having a fear of water. It’s not an easy job and it's not something that any of our normal policeman can do."
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The 42-year-old Mjwara drowned on Sunday in the Msunduzi River during a mass search for those lost in the area during the torrential rain and flooding last week.
Mjwara's K9 Leah also drowned while trying to assist her.
"She lived her life serving other communities and helping other families find closure,” said Scheepers.
“Above that, she was someone’s daughter, wife, mother, aunt and sister. To Busi we want to say, society placed a huge a tremendous demand on you to ensure justice is served.
“We salute you, we honour you, you are our hero. To the families, thank you for sharing Busi with us."
