The Caux community had the bittersweet experience of celebrating the life, commitment and passion of Princess Bukiwe Maseko on 22 July 2016. She passed away shortly before the start of the conference season. Bukiwe has been coming to Caux for more than sixteen years, and lead the housekeeping team for the past six years. It  was a shock to everyone that only last year she brought her South African brand of care and management with such joy, and this year she has gone to fairer fields. 

Over 500 people gathered for a  Braai-style lunch in her honour, with photos around the Dining Hall, followed by a church memorial and a tea. A collection was taken and the CAUX-IofC Foundation supplemented it; finances will be sent to her family’s favoured charity.

She was the face of the ‘Volunteers of the Caux Conferences’ in the 2015 Conference Report. It is fitting that this peace-builder, guide, friend and mentor should have been in the spotlight just before leaving us.  She is deeply missed, but we live the spirit of Caux as described by her “Also, you have the spirit of the house. This place is so warm and welcoming. You have time to listen to one another and to experience the spirit of real teamwork. Above all, you get that fulfillment of caring for people. Because that is what the world needs. We need to care for one another. And here you get the chance to do so.”.

Thank you Bukiwe for all you shared and showed us.