South Africa came together today to say farewell to a man whose simple smile touched thousands of hearts. David Sejobe, the friendly security guard from MultiChoice in Johannesburg, was buried in his home village of Mukondeni in Limpopo. People from all over the country traveled to pay their respects to a man who made their days brighter with just a wave and a smile.
The funeral service began early this morning at 6 am. This is an easy tradition to understand in Limpopo culture, where burials happen in the morning hours. Family members explained that the burial needed to finish by 10 am because it was taking place on communal land. The rules are simple and clear in this area.
David Sejobe was 49 years old when he died. He was killed in a hit-and-run accident on January 30, 2026. He was cycling home from a local mall where he had gone to collect his identity card. The driver did not stop after hitting him. Police are still looking for the person responsible.
For almost ten years, David worked as a security guard at the MultiChoice head office in Randburg. But he was much more than just a security guard. He became a symbol of kindness and joy for everyone who passed by. Workers, visitors, and even people driving past the building knew him. He always waved at them with such happiness that it was easy to smile back.
David cycled to work every day from his home in Orange Farm to Randburg. This was not a short distance. He did this because he loved cycling and it helped him stay healthy. He had asthma since childhood, and cycling made him feel better. His father bought him his first bicycle in the 1980s, and it changed his life in a simple but powerful way.
He was not just an ordinary cyclist. David participated in big cycling events across South Africa. He rode in the 94.7 Cycle Challenge, the Desert Dash in Namibia, and the Cape Argus Cycle Tour. In 2022, he cycled from Johannesburg to Venda to honor his late father. That journey was about 430 kilometers long, and he completed it in just over 14 hours. He also used that ride to raise money for bicycles for people with health problems like diabetes and asthma.
David had big plans for the future. He wanted to cycle from South Africa to Ethiopia in April this year. Sadly, that dream will never come true.
The outpouring of love for David has been remarkable. Before the funeral, hundreds of people gathered outside the MultiChoice offices in Randburg to honor him. His body was brought there for a final goodbye before being taken to Limpopo. People lined the streets. Many had tears in their eyes.
Even strangers traveled to his family home in Venda to offer comfort. Cars lined up outside his house. People who had never met him in person came to show their respect. They had seen videos of him online or heard stories about his kindness. His death made them feel like they had lost a friend.
Money was raised to help his family. A crowdfunding campaign started by his colleague Sandra Radebe raised more than R500,000. This money will help his wife and children. It will cover funeral costs and support the family’s future needs. The response was overwhelming. Thousands of people donated, showing how much one person’s simple kindness can mean to so many.
The Economic Freedom Fighters in Gauteng also paid tribute to David. They called for the driver involved in the accident to come forward. They said the Sejobe family deserves answers and justice.
Radio personality Anele Mdoda shared her memories of David. Many public figures and ordinary people posted tributes on social media. They all said the same thing: David made the world a better place just by being himself.
His security company, Fidelity Services, said he had worked with them for 12 years. They remembered his smile and laughter. MultiChoice called him a valued colleague who showed warmth, professionalism, and kindness every single day.
Community members in Limpopo said his death is a great loss. One man named Jerry Magodimisa said David was exactly the same person at home as he was in those videos people saw online. He was genuine and kind everywhere he went.
Today, as David Sejobe was laid to rest in the place where he grew up, South Africa mourned the loss of a man who proved that you don’t need a big job or lots of money to make a difference. You just need a kind heart and the willingness to make others feel seen and valued. That is something David did every day in the most easy and natural way possible.
His legacy will live on in the memories of everyone who knew him and in the hearts of strangers who were inspired by his story.
