The much-loved Mercedes is a write-off. But Carel is alive, and when GroundUp spoke to Mitzi van Biljon on Saturday, she shared a wonderful development.
However, about six months ago Carel had a stroke that left his legs incapacitated, he could no longer drive, and he had to use a walker to get around.Last Thursday, after being cooped up for months because of Carel’s condition, the couple decided they needed a long drive. With Mitzi van Biljon driving, they went from Somerset West, down the scenic R44 along the coast and into the small settlement of Rooiels, in the Overstand Municipality.
‘‘I saw a woman outside looking helpless. I asked: ‘Are you OK?’ The woman answered: ‘No.’ All the windows were closed and only the driver’s door was open. I looked inside and saw there was a man trapped on the front passenger’s seat. I believe he must have inhaled the dark smoke that kept coming out. God gave me strength. I opened the door and carried him outside. Within a few minutes another person showed up and we moved the man further away.
He did not know the Van Biljons. ‘‘We all need each other. Whether you are rich, poor, educated or not, we just have to help with whatever we can.”
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