Media Release: Garden Route District Municipality mourns the sudden passing of Diazine Pretorius

15 January 2025

It is with deep sadness that the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) announces the passing of Diazine Pretorius, who passed away on 8 January 2026 due to natural causes.

Diazine (38), had been in the employment of the GRDM’s Roads Services since 16 January 2012, serving as a General Attendant in Van Wyksdorp. Her sudden passing has left colleagues and the community shocked and deeply saddened.

She was known among her colleagues as a hardworking person who genuinely cared for her fellow human beings. Diazine had a vibrant personality and rendered many years of dedicated service to the GRDM and the community she served. She is fondly remembered for her positive outlook on life and was dearly loved by both her colleagues and the broader community.

Diazine was married to Desmond Pretorius and is survived by three children (one son and two daughters).

The GRDM extends its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones during this difficult time.

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