“Filled Every Room”: Curro Mourns Executive Head of Curro Bankenveld Dirk Steenkamp After Death
- Curro announced the passing of Dirk Steenkamp, Executive Head of Curro Bankenveld and former Head of High School at Curro Westbrook
- Dirk had also served at Curro Roodeplaat and was described as someone whose energy and love for people filled every room
- Even while hospitalised, Dirk sent a final heartfelt message expressing his love for South Africa and his hometown of Witbank
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Dirk Steenkamp, the Executive Head of Curro Bankenveld, has passed away, leaving behind a community in mourning. Curro Schools shared the news on 11 September 2026, describing the loss as deeply painful for staff, families and learners across multiple campuses.
Steenkamp had built a long and dedicated career within the Curro family. He previously served as Head of High School at Curro Westbrook and was also part of the team at Curro Roodeplaat before stepping into his most recent leadership role at Curro Bankenveld.
Those who knew him described a man who brought something rare to the spaces he occupied. Curro's tribute noted that he "filled every room" and that his energy stayed with people long after he left. His passion for education and for the people around him was something colleagues and families felt deeply.
A final message from Dirk
What made the tribute especially moving was the message Dirk sent while he was still in hospital. Even in those final days, he remained true to himself. He wrote:
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"Ek bly lief vir hierdie land en my ou Witbank." ("I will always love this country and my old Witbank.")
The words captured who he was, a man rooted in his community, proud of his country, and warm until the very end.
Curro extended its condolences to his wife, children, parents and all those who loved him, acknowledging the weight of a loss that words can hardly carry.
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Mzansi responds to the sad news
Members of the public and school community shared their grief in the comments on the page:
Vanisha Kooverjey wrote:
"OMG. Such sad news. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. May God grant the family strength during this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace. 🙏🙏"
Dirk Steenkamp leaves behind a legacy not only in the classrooms and corridors he led, but in the lives of the many people he touched throughout his years of service.
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