Gerhard van den Bergh died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday October 26.
The Fish Hoek area manager for Deep Blue Security, Gerhard van den Bergh, 56, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday October 26.
His brother, Renier van den Bergh, said Gerhard had been travelling from Melkbosstrand to his farm in Philadelphia, where he regularly spent weekends.
The accident, he said, occurred around 7.30pm on the N7 near Melkbosstrand when Gerhard’s motorbike reportedly lost traction after a truck had spilled corn on the road.
He leaves behind his daughter, Barbara van den Bergh, and his granddaughter, Annabel.
Fish Hoek Community Police Forum chairman Andre Blom said the forum wished to extend its condolences to Mr Van den Bergh’s family, friends, and colleagues.
“Gerhard was instrumental in supporting the community and neighbourhood watches, not only with security initiatives but also by helping residents with their challenges. His friendly manner and willingness to help will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, Gerhard,” Mr Blom said.
Provincial police spokesman Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said Philadelphia police had registered a case of culpable homicide for further investigation.
He said the circumstances surrounding this incident, which happened near the intersection of the N7 and the M19, were under investigation.
“The victim was declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel,” he said.
A date for the memorial service had yet to be confirmed, said Mr Van den Bergh’s brother.
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