Over R280,000 has been raised in two days, but the real measure of this response is found in the messages, memories and shared moments people are now revisiting.
Johannesburg, South Africa (03 February 2026) – Just 48 hours after colleagues and friends set out to raise R20,000 in David Sejobe’s name, the number tells a far bigger story.
More than R280,000 has now been raised, and the donations continue to flow in.
David tragically passed away earlier this week. Since then, messages of grief, love and remembrance have poured in from across the country, reflecting just how deeply he touched the lives of so many.
The response has also been overwhelming. Donations have poured in, and a flower memorial has been created at the MultChoice building. Alongside that, messages have been pouring in from people who knew David well, people who exchanged a daily wave with him, and people who never met him but recognised something familiar in his story.
Rest in peace, David. Your smile and laughter will be missed by your Fidelity colleagues. For 12 years as a Security Officer, your positivity brightened our days.
Our condolences to David’s family, friends, and colleagues. #DavidSejobe #RestInPeace #Fidelity pic.twitter.com/2OEy4a3L4s
— Fidelity Services Group (@Fidelity_Secure) February 2, 2026
For many, the stretch of road past the MultiChoice offices in Randburg will never feel the same.
“The drive past MultiChoice will never be the same. One could not drive past without a hoot and wave for David. As countless others, we were always met with a jovial response. He really has left a positive impact on so many people’s lives.”
Others spoke about the small rituals that defined their days. The shared jokes. The unspoken recognition. The way David remembered cars, faces and energy, even when names didn’t matter.
“To me, he was ‘Mr Forester XT’, and to him, I was ‘Mr ADT’,” one person wrote. “His ecstatic energy and squeals of delight when launching past him each morning was how we connected. No names were needed. He just gave joy throughout the day.”
That theme keeps surfacing. David didn’t need a title or position to bring people together. He showed up with warmth and heart, and that was enough. As one comment put it,
“A reminder that in South Africa, the people who truly bring us together are rarely the ones in power; they’re the ones who show up with kindness, not expecting anything in return.”
“Some people are just beyond wonderful, David Sejobe is such a person.”
Many donors and commenters have also reflected on how often everyday workers carry the emotional weight of our days without ever being acknowledged.
“We are so fortunate to come into contact with security guards, car guards and petrol attendants who brighten up your day and make it a little easier,” another message read. “I never met David, but I’m glad his family is continuing to feel his impact.”
That impact is now being felt in a very real way. The funds raised will go towards funeral and memorial expenses, as well as immediate support for David’s family as they navigate an unimaginable loss. But beyond the financial support, there is something deeper happening. A collective recognition that a life lived with generosity matters, and that those left behind should not feel alone.
“What a legacy to leave behind,” one comment said. “No status, no title. Just an incredible human who made a real difference in people’s lives every single day.” Another described him as “the epitome of a Mensch,” while others spoke about his faith, his laughter and the way he celebrated being alive.
It is clear now that David Sejobe was more than a familiar face at the gate. He was part of people’s mornings and evenings. Part of their routines. Part of the invisible fabric that holds communities together. And in the days since his passing, that fabric has tightened, not torn. His family will never truly understand the scale of the lives he touched, but through this outpouring of support, they are being shown it. And through every message, every donation and every memory shared, David’s presence continues to be felt, exactly as it always was: human, generous and deeply meaningful.
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