Farewell and Rest in Peace.
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Wits University has learnt with sadness of the passing of Mr Michael Dick, the former head of Wits Sport Administration, who suddenly passed away this morning, Friday, 8 April 2022. The University extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, friends and the many students that he served.
Michael, fondly known as Moby, joined Wits Sport as the Senior Manager for High Performance Sport in January 2016 and became the Director from 2020 to December 2021. Under his leadership, Wits Sport High Performance Sport received many accolades including their first Varsity Cup Basketball win, first Varsity Football final in 2018 and first ever Varsity Cup Ladies’ Football semi-final in 2021. He also spearheaded the Wits Sport Centenary Book and was instrumental in forming the WISH Foundation.
The family is still coming to terms with this loss and will communicate details regarding Michael’s memorial service in due course.
For more details, please contact Rene Green at 011 717 9406 or 082 095 8588 or Faith Mashile at 011 717 9403 / 071 818 0850.