The Hammanskraal community gathered in love, prayer and song to pay their final respects to Kwadi Emily Mpitseng, a woman remembered by her family, friends and colleagues as a dedicated educator, a caring mother, a devoted wife and a pillar of strength to those who knew her.
Mpitseng, who was born in 1965, passed away on 29 August 2026. Her farewell service was held on 5 September 2026, where mourners came together to celebrate a life that touched many homes, classrooms and hearts.
Mpitseng began her primary education in Moretele and later continued her schooling in Hammanskraal. She completed her matric at Ratshepo High School in 1978, before pursuing her passion for teaching. She trained as a professional teacher at Moretele College of Education from 1987 to 1989.
Her love for education became one of the defining marks of her life. Those who knew her described her as a committed teacher who understood that education was not only about books but also about shaping character, offering guidance, and preparing young people for life.
She started her teaching career at Mmalodi Primary School, where she served with dedication before moving to Hammanskraal. She later continued her educational journey at Harris Kekana High School, where she worked until ill health affected her ability to continue serving in the classroom.
Speakers at the service remembered her as a humble and warm-hearted person who carried herself with dignity. Her family described her as a loving mother who gave her children guidance, care and discipline, while also extending her kindness to relatives, neighbours and members of the broader community.
She was married to Mr Kwadi in 1995. Their union was blessed with children, and the family said her presence created a home built on love, respect and faith. Mpitseng is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family members.
The funeral service was marked by hymns, scripture readings, prayers, tributes and messages of comfort. The programme included family reflections, church contributions, and words of appreciation from the family and friends.
In a moving tribute, mourners spoke of a woman whose life was rooted in service. Her journey as an educator placed her among the many community builders who helped shape generations in Hammanskraal and the surrounding areas. For former learners and colleagues, her passing is not only a loss to the family but also to the education fraternity and the community she served.
As family members, friends and community members laid her to rest, the message repeated throughout the service was one of gratitude, gratitude for her life, her work, her love and the example she leaves behind.
Mpitseng’s memory will live on through the learners she taught, the family she raised and the many people whose lives were touched by her kindness.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
