The funeral of 21-year-old Zenande Chiloane was marked by tears, testimony and unexpected gratitude on Saturday as mourners rose to their feet to honour a police captain whose determination helped bring a grieving family the closure they needed the most. Captain Johan “Sbali” Potgieter, Mpumalanga’s renowned search-and-rescue specialist, received a standing ovation in absentia after leading the nine-day operation that ultimately recovered Zenand…
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