A sudden loss flipped a routine workplace into a grief zone, forcing strangers and coworkers to rally fast around dignity, memory, and who actually shows up when things go sideways.
Shock and immediate fallout
Shock and immediate fallout
- David Sejobe died unexpectedly on Friday, 30 January 2026.
- His passing rattled people tied to the MultiChoice site.
- Sejobe’s reputation centered on warmth and everyday kindness.
- Grief spread quickly across South Africa during the same period.
- An outdoor gathering formed on Tuesday afternoon, 3 February 2026.
- Colleagues gathered outside the MultiChoice offices on Braamfischer Drive, Randburg.
- Songs played as the hearse rolled past slowly.
- Car horns and silence mixed as people paid respect.
- MR21 Funeral Services stepped up to handle burial logistics.
- The company covered costs to ease pressure on Sejobe’s family.
- Their team arranged transport from Randburg to Venda.
- Updates on arrangements will be shared through social media.
- David Sejobe worked security at the MultiChoice building in Randburg.
- His daily presence made visitors feel genuinely welcome.
- Conversations sparked about support for overlooked frontline workers.
- Other losses named Atish Jeevan, Jayesh Madhav, and Dr Mark Oliver.