In Loving Memory Of
Thokozile Gladness Makhopane
29 April 1960 - 25 November 2025
Join us at 5 Vos Street, Orchards
OBITUARY
Thokozile Gladness Makhopane was born on 29 April 1960 in the old Brakpan location to the late Malekubu Rebecca Msiza and Mbuyiselo Alfred Nkosi, and was Raised in Tsakani Township. She completed her matric at Mayisha High School before embarking on a lifelong Journey of learning and professional development.
She began her career as a Data Capturer at the Transvaal Pharmaceutical Society and went on to build a distinguished professional journey in Administration, Project Management, Facilitation, Coaching, and Community Development.
She spent many years at the development bank of southern africa, Progressing from Executive Personal Assistant to Project Manager, and later serving as an Induction and Orientation Specialist.
Thokozile was deeply committed to education, completing numerous courses in Management, Coaching, and Business Skills, and pursued a BA Degree In Development Administration and Social Science through the University of South Africa. She later dedicated herself to mentoring and community upliftment as a Lead Trainer and Coach with Smart Start and PM Skills House, and founded Onions on My Face, inspiring many through motivational speaking and mentorship.
Her dedication earned her multiple awards, including secretary of the year and the DBSA Ntinga Award.
She is survived by her husband, Samuel Makhopane, and her sons Tebogo, Thabiso, and Khensane Makhopane.
Thokozile will be remembered for her Compassion, Professionalism, and lifelong commitment to Empowering others.
ORDER OF SERVICE
1. PROCESSIONAL
2. OPENING PRAYER
3. SCRIPTURE READING/POEM
4. HYMN/SONG
5. TRIBUTES
MAKHOPANE REPRESENTATIVE
NKOSI REPRESENTATIVE
FRIEND REPRESENTATIVE
COLLEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE
TRIBUTE BY SONS
6. READING OF WREATHS
7. READING OF THE OBITUARY
8. MESSAGE / WORDS OF COMFORT
9. CLOSING PRAYER
10. VOTE OF THANKS
11. RECESSIONAL
A life of light
A heart that gave, a hand to guide,
a strength that walked with love and pride.
Through work, through words, through every day,
she lifted others along the way.
A teacher, mentor, mother, friend,
whose kindness knew no bounds or end.
Though she has gone, her light remains,
in every life she touched, it stays.
SINCERE THANKS
The makhopane family sincerely thanks all relatives, Friends, and colleagues for their love, support, and Prayers during this time.
Your kindness and compassion have been a source of Great comfort, and we are deeply grateful for your Presence and care.