Maxwell Banzi Masina
- 18 July 1976 - 07 June 2021
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Maxwell Banzi Masina was born on the 18th of July 1976, first born child of Make Dumsile Tfwala and Vusumuzi Masina.
Maxwell matriculated from St Pauls High School in 1993. He then enrolled for a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Natal, Durban in 2000, graduating in December 2003. Banzi holds a Masters in Engineering Management degree from the University of Pretoria, graduating in 2009. He is also an alumnus of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), where he graduated with a Masters degree in Mechanised Mining Systems in 2015.
Mkhulu, as he was affectionately referred to by his grandmother, has had a lustrous professional career. Until his demise, he was a Chief Engineer at Eskom, where he served for more than 15 years. He also held positions at Ford SA, Holcim Cement as well as the Water Corporation.
He is survived by his only daughter, Fundiswa, his parents, his aunts, siblings and cousins.
Maxwell was discovered non-responsive by his house caretaker on Monday 07 June 2021 and certified deceased by paramedics the same day. He died of natural courses.
Banzi was a gentleman amongst gentlemen. He was a loving father, a caring friend, and a pillar of strength to all.
A giant has fallen.
Rest in peace brother. You will be sorely missed by all.
Masina
Mkholo Lonsundvu Netinyawo Takhe
Memorial details
Date: 16 June 2021
Service time: 8:45 -10:15
Location: Doves Funeral Services
10 Enoch Sontonga Ave, Johannesburg
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39 Comments
Sandile Gumedze
Posted at 14:05h, 14 JuneRest In Peace my friend and neighbour. You will be surely missed!
Nosipho Dhladhla
Posted at 17:36h, 14 JuneDearest Maxwell,
You are were good people.., smart, kind, and so generous and had so much to look forward to. You will forever be in my heart. I will miss you dearly.
Rofhiwa Nemutandani
Posted at 19:04h, 14 JuneForever in our hearts. May the God of all comfort provide comfort to the family.
Gugu
Posted at 19:20h, 14 JuneWhat an amazing soul you were….. Feel lucky to have known u…..
God has taken an angel…. We already missing u…. Masina…
Hamba kahle umusa nekuthula kube nawe
Simon Zulu
Posted at 19:31h, 14 JuneEwuuu’
Hamba kahle Mx
Hamba kahle Masina
Phumula waKhombelwako
One thing to know, I/we will never again have a true friend like Maxwell…..Now the only option we have
Is to admit you’re nomore with us, you’re gone for good…
Your demised made me realize life is nothing, and we’re living on borrowed time.
Rest in peace my friend we are also coming….
Sisi Masina (aunt)
Posted at 20:28h, 14 JuneIndeed a giant HAS fallen…
MHSRIEP…
Lala Ngoxolo…
KHOMBELEAKO!
WINILE MAZIBUKO
Posted at 08:52h, 16 JuneMay his soul rest in peace Make. Condolences to you and the whole family. A great heart he had.
Justice Mphahlele
Posted at 01:36h, 15 JuneMax. Rest in peace my man. I really learnt a lot from you in the short period i worked with you in the coal optimization project. You taught me how to challenge issues from level in tge working environment and substantiating with facts. I am really going to miss your presence my man. RIP my brother
Ambie
Posted at 08:49h, 15 JuneWhat a man you were…humble and pure gentleman….rest in peace brother…will meet again
Zakir M. Tootla
Posted at 19:29h, 15 JuneWe have some good memories my brother. You will be missed. Strength and Peace to all the love ones you have left.
Nemalen Chetty
Posted at 21:37h, 15 JuneDear Maxwell,
May your soul rest in peace my brother. Your kindness, intelligence, humility and fond memories of the good times shared with you will be missed. God bless.
Thelele family in Benoni
Posted at 06:01h, 16 JuneMay the departed soul rest in peace.
Nokwanda Gumede
Posted at 06:33h, 16 JuneIt is well our brother gone too soon. May God strengthen the family in this time 🙏
Nobanzi Dlamini
Posted at 06:35h, 16 JuneMay your soul rest in eternal peace sibali we Malangeni. You were such a hardworking, generous, dedicated and loving Father. We appreciate you infinitely, even as you depart from us!! Hamba kahle Masina.
May God’s angels surround you always and in All ways🕊🕊🕊❤️❤️❤️
Mpho Ramunenyiwa
Posted at 06:42h, 16 JuneI never had the pleasure to meet you in person, but through our interactions it felt as if I have known you for years… your teaching heart ❤was one of a kind.
Rest well brother
Zak Jiyane
Posted at 06:42h, 16 JuneRest in peace Max, you will be missed.
Nozi Dladla
Posted at 07:11h, 16 JuneRest in peace Max and condolences to your family and friends (abobabawam).
Terrance Mavunda
Posted at 07:14h, 16 JuneMax
You have run your marathon on this earth successfully so my brother. We would have loved to have more time with you but the lord decided otherwise.
Rest in eternal peace
Anonymous
Posted at 07:26h, 16 JuneRest in peace, indeed Giant has fallen 🙏
Zolisa Mametja
Posted at 07:27h, 16 JuneMax was the lead engineer of my system when I first started working in Kusile back in 2008, very calm extremely intelligent man. Usizumile we Masina, I’m deeply saddened by your passing. Umphefumlo wakho ulale ngoxolo!
Patrick Kunene
Posted at 07:52h, 16 JuneMax rest in peace, it’s hard to believe that you are gone my friend, lala ngekuthula “chap” as we used to refer to each other..
Zakithi Cousin
Posted at 07:53h, 16 JuneRest well Banzi WaGogo we can’t express how much we will miss you , it’s just so hard to accept ,as we are watching the memorial here back home it’s becoming reality that you no more …. I know you are in heaven and most definitely an Angel to us ….. Lala kahle mkholo lonsundvu no one will ever be like you ….
Frans Sithole
Posted at 07:54h, 16 JuneMaxwell has been very meticulous, and diligent at his work. A smart gentleman, hardworking. A character to take with of note… What a gift… Talented and brilliant
Family, be comforted in this trying time. What a blow to loose such talent so quick
Mimi (Cousin)
Posted at 08:11h, 16 JuneIndeed our Giant, Pillar, humble brother has fallen. You were such an inspiration to us all. May your legacy live on for generations to come.
Ulale kahle “Mkhulu” njenge ligama lakho bowuMkhulu uBanzi to us all as a family. May your soul rest in eternal Peace🙏🏼
Elvis Kunene
Posted at 08:16h, 16 JuneMaxwell I met you at college and you were such an inspiration, you became a brother in everything we did. It was so heartbreaking to learn that you have gone to be with the Lord.
Rest in peace Masina.
Lehlohonolo Mabula
Posted at 08:45h, 16 JuneMaxwell, you were more than just a colleague, I am eternally grateful that our paths crossed in this lifetime. Till we meet again, Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory my brother.
WINILE MAZIBUKO
Posted at 08:54h, 16 JuneA big heart he had, humble and respectful, rest Mkhulu, we will surely remember you.
Nosipho Dhladhla
Posted at 09:16h, 16 JuneCondolences to the Masina family, to the Twala family, and to all those that hold Maxwell dear to their hearts. Rest in peace dear friend. Till we meet again on the other side.
Mpumelelo Ginindza
Posted at 09:55h, 16 JuneJust like that Max you will always be remembered, I remember you at college and when we did our apprenticeship together, last Christmas party in Jhb was my last conversation with you. Always calm, humble my brother, I was 12days older than you and I considered you my twin brother. You’re at peace my brother I believe with all the ancients.
Portia Shabangu
Posted at 12:19h, 16 JuneMkhulu you have surprised me, I don’t know where to start- you were the pillar of everything in the family. You really were our mkhulu. You never discriminated anyone, with that smile and and very few words you seemed to always have things sorted. I am forever grateful for everything that you did for the family. I will cherish the moments we shared growing up, even though I am far, you will always be remembered by me and my children. Thank you so much for all that you did. You were loved. RIP till we meet again Masina
Friend
Posted at 13:03h, 16 JuneRest Well Boet.
my sincere condolences to the Masina and Thwala families, his daughter, his friends and everyone that was close to him. We want to believe he is in a better place waMasina, sad as it is.
may you all find comfort in the wonderful memories that you all shared with him.
Nokuthula Ferreira
Posted at 19:23h, 16 JuneMay your soul rest in eternal peace Max.
Mbiniseni malinga
Posted at 13:01h, 17 JuneHamba kahle malume sibuhlungu kakhulu ngekushiywa nguwe bosibane etimpilweni tetfu ulale ngokuthula
Mfundo
Posted at 15:51h, 17 JuneFarewell Maxwell, farewell my brother, working with you was great, I learnt a lot from you. Your humble nature, your intelligence and your ability to engage with all stakeholders. Your contribution in my life and at Eskom will forever be invaluable. Salute Brother.
Raviakant Sankhe
Posted at 09:12h, 18 JuneI know max from my kusile commissioning of CHP days in 2015 to 17…Later I was in constant touch with him as if we were close brothers. Max was always thinking of development of Swaziland and his dream was to bring it to reality.Very talented, innovative n entrepreneurial mind.
Bro untimely departing is not acceptable to us, May his family n friends get courage to overcome this unbearable loss.
May the departed soul rest in peace..
Innocentia Singo-Mahlangu
Posted at 12:04h, 18 JuneRest in peace cousin, Thee only Humble person I ever met in my life, lala uphumule Mkhulu
Nitin Sharma
Posted at 07:45h, 19 JuneMy deepest condolences and prayers for his family to bear this loss.
MANDLA NHLENGETHWA
Posted at 06:38h, 21 JuneAs Management Team of Kusile and Eskom we have Lost Umthombo Wolwazi in Maxwell…., we are saddened by his Passing and send our Heartfelt Condolenses to the Masina Family…… May Maxwells Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.
Mlungisi Kunene
Posted at 23:21h, 12 AugustI will forever be grateful for the time we shared and motivational interactions. All I have left are the kind memories. Rest in Peace my Good man and you will forever be in our hearts.