NORTH WEST. – Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom is mourning the death of Hugo Nolte, a beloved Grade 11 learner who died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday evening. Hugo has since been honoured with a motorcycle tribute at the school.
The school announced the news with great sorrow and shock and expressed their condolences to Hugo's family, friends and everyone who knew him. According to the school's statement, Hugo will be remembered for his smile, kindness and the role he played as a friend, son and brother in others' lives.
"It is with great sorrow and shock that we share that Hugo Nolte, one of our Grade 11 learners, tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident yesterday evening. We do not always understand why such things happen, but we hold fast to the knowledge that God is still in control and carries us in His hands, even in times of great loss. Our deepest condolences go out to the Nolte family, Hugo's friends and everyone who knew and loved him. May you find comfort, strength and peace in the days ahead. We carry you in our prayers. 'The Lord is near to the broken-hearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit.' – Psalm 34:19"
The school honoured Hugo on Tuesday: "A piece of our Volkies heart is gone… Today we as a school community fell silent and celebrated the life of Hugo Nolte. We thought of his smile, his kindness, the good friend, beloved son and brother that he was. The memories he leaves behind will always be part of us."
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
