Emergency workers pay tribute to brave Mjwara and K9 Leah

Tributes to Mjwara and K9 Leah were also paid by members of other emergency services, who have been working flat out since the floods hit KZN on Tuesday last week.

Mi7 National Group extended its condolences to Mjwara and Leah, saying: “They lost their lives in service of humanity, sacrificing their own to save so many others during rescue attempts following the devastating floods in Durban. “This is a tremendous loss to the security cluster in KwaZulu-Natal. May they rest in peace.”

Members of START Rescue extended their condolences to the family and friends of Mjwara and to K9 Leah.

“Today an angel earned her wings. A K9 has reached the rainbow bridge. To your family, friends, partners and colleagues, our thoughts are with you. Our sincere condolences to the family and all who have had the privilege to work alongside the two of you. Rest in peace. Your shift is done,” the rescue group said.

Colleagues at the NSRI station in Ballito described Mjwara and Leah as hardworking, and that all those that worked with them would never forget Busi’s smile and positive attitude, even in the hardest times. The station added: “Leah, the void you leave will be felt by all. Rest well friends. Till we meet again, we have the watch.”

Midlands EMS also paid tribute to Mjwara: “On behalf of the Midlands EMS family, we wish to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sgt Busi Mjwara from PMB Search and Rescue.

“Busi, may you fly high with the angels. You were a truly amazing person that we were so fortunate to have been able to meet. A dedicated officer, who loved her job and pushed to the max. You paid the ultimate price for the job that you loved. Rest easy our angel in blue, your team has it from here. May your soul rest in peace.”