A devastated Worcester family have been left reeling after their 69-year-old relative died during the 45th Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday. | MaliDayimani Lisaleesolomon1
Mahmud Valley, 69, died on Sunday morning during the 45th Cape Town Cycle Tour.an inquiry.
"When I got the call to say my brother passed on, I was completely shocked because I just saw him on Saturday, and he never once mentioned he was going to take part in the cycle tour," his brother Nazeem Valley told News24. "There were many times I'd go with him to the Cape Town Stadium for these events, and I could see how he absolutely enjoyed being on his bike.
"There were so many calls coming through to me, all speculation about what happened. Eventually, I found out that he was cycling with a group of friends, and one of his close friends was cycling in front of him when he realised that Mahmud was no longer behind him. The two made sure they would be close to each other," Nazeem said.
Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said: “According to reports, the cyclist collapsed and succumbed to death at Misty Cliffs at around 11:00 in what is believed to be natural causes.”Three people taken in for questioning after body of girl, 10, found in Western Cape canal
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