KNYSNA NEWS - Four of the victims of the horrific Rheenendal bus accident - bus driver, Colin Pyle and his nieces and nephew, Felicity (10), Maurisha (15) and Andre (12) Fiegeland - were all laid to rest during a very emotional service held at the PPK Church in Rheenendal yesterday morning (Saturday, September 3).

The accident took place on Wednesday, August 24 at Kassat se Drift alongside the Rheenendal Road, approximately 10km outside Knysna.

During the ceremony, the children's mother stoically acted as a pallbearer for one of her children’s coffins.

The funeral service for the other 11 victims of the accident takes place today. Photos to follow as soon as they are available.

INFORMATION BY FRAN KIRSTEN, KNYSNA-PLETT HERALD REPORTER
PHOTOS BY ELLE PHOTOGRAPHY


Bus driver 'Oom Taan's' final journey.


Rheenendal Primary School learners waiting to pay their respects to the victims.


A community says farewell.


A sad, sad day.


A mourner in tears...