SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - One of SWD's longest serving umpires, Neville du Plessis (59), passed away on Friday, 10 January, after a battle with cancer.
Du Plessis, from Dysselsdorp, was a match official in the SWD leagues for more than 20 years and previously also served on the executive committee of the SWD Cricket Umpires' Association.
A guard of honour in respect for him was held prior to the start of league matches over the past weekend.
His funeral service will be held tomorrow, Saturday, 18 January at the Volkskerk van Afrika in Dysselsdorp, starting at 11:00.
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