Staff Reporter.
Athletics South Africa(ASA) pays tribute to one of their own Elizabeth Bitsini Vukeya known simply as Aus Lizzy or Mam Lizzy to others.
Aus Lizzy passed away on Wednesday 22 December 2021 evening at Elim Hospital while visiting home at Nwamatatani,Giyani in Limpopo.
Born in Phiri, Soweto in Johannesburg on 3 November 1965, Sis Liz – joined ASA as a general cleaner in 2007 before assuming a new role as the receptionist for a couple of years. At the time of her death, she held the position of Front Desk Manager.
“We are really shattered by the departure of Aus Lizzy, said James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa. She was one of our cornerstones of operations machinery at the head office.”
“She was the cornerstone of the organisation. Aus Lizzy was the first and last face you saw when you entered or left the office. She was also one of the most familiar and welcoming faces at the registration desks to delegates during the Athletics Family meetings. Although she had been ill we never thought it would end up like this. She was the mother of Athletics House.”
Aus Lizzy leaves behind her dear husband Peter Hlayani Vukeya, two sons Bongani Vincent Vukeya and Musa Leonard Vukeya, three grandchildren and her only sibling and sister, Virginia Makhubela.
On behalf of the Board, our deepest condolences go to her entire family, friends and colleagues. In God may they all find strength to recover. May her lovely soul rest in perfect peace.”
She will be buried at home at Nwamatatani village in Giyani, Limpopo on Wednesday 29 December 2021.