Connor and Cassidy Moodley to Be Laid to Rest in Gauteng, Sisters Passed Away in Fatal Karoo Crash
- Gauteng sisters, Connor (25) and Cassidy (23) Moodley, passed away following a fatal crash in the Northern Cape
- The girls' uncle, Lance Poonawassy, provided more details about the tragic accident that also left Storm Moodley injured
- South Africans continue to pay tribute to the girls, while recalling their own similar tragedies
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
GAUTENG – Connor (25) and Cassidy (23) Moodley will be laid to rest on Saturday, 20 September 2025, a week after they passed away following an accident in the Northern Cape.
The sisters were involved in an accident on 14 September 2025 in the Klein Karoo, near Britstown. They were travelling back from a cousin’s graduation at the time.
The older sister, Storm (27), was injured in the crash and rushed to the hospital. She has since been discharged and is recovering at home in Gauteng.
The sisters were travelling home from Cape Town
Speaking to IOL, their uncle, Lance Poonawassy, provided more details about the tragedy. He said that his nieces drove to Cape Town to celebrate with family and were returning home when the accident happened.
“It was my son’s graduation at the University of the Western Cape. We had such a wonderful day celebrating. They are just five cousins, we’re quite a small family, and they really wanted to celebrate with him, and drove to Cape Town,” he said.
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Connor and Cassidy died en route to a hospital
Poonawassy also explained that investigations were underway into the accident, but that no foul play was suspected.
He noted that while they were not sure what transpired, they do know that Connor was driving and was flung out of the vehicle with Cassidy following the crash. They both died en route to the hospital.
Storm, who sustained injuries to her face and body, was able to contact her family thanks to a passing motorist who gave her a cellphone to use.
The family then travelled from Johannesburg to the Karoo to recover the bodies and bring Storm home.
“My nieces were bubbly, caring and loving girls. Everyone who met them loved them. Connor and Cassidy will be missed,” he said.
Tributes continue to pour in for Moodley sisters
Social media users continue to express sympathy, with some sharing their own heartbreaking experiences of losing loved ones in accidents.
Karishma Singh said:
“My condolences to the family. This is every parent’s worst nightmare. I feel their pain. I lost my 6-year-old son in an accident five months ago. The pain only gets worse by the second. RIP beautiful angels.”
Kruben Pillay added:
“The thought of this accident brings deep memories of how I lost three of my cousin brothers in one accident on their way home on the Tongaat Road in KwaZulu-Natal. This is very sad and a huge blow to the Moodley Family. Sincere condolences to all family and friends. I wish the family strength. May GOD be with you all.”
Vasie Govender stated:
“Sad indeed. Strength to all the family, especially the parents😢. I know that feeling of losing your children. Very devastating😢.”
Kgadi Ya Bakone said:
“💔I cannot imagine what the family is going through. My condolences.”
Jacqui Erasmus added:
“Having just lost my daughter, my heart is aching for you and with you💔. May our God give you peace and comfort as only He can🙏🏻.”
Teen remembered for selfless spirit following passing
Briefly News also recently reported on a father who paid tribute to his daughter, following her tragic death.
Kiara-Joy Daniels was among four teenagers killed in a tragic accident on 3 August 2025.
Her father, Phillip Daniels Fabe, recalled his daughter's selfless spirit, saying she was always ready to help.
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