Van Tonder passed away on Sunday, 9 May.
Spur Corporation made the announcement of his death on Monday, 10 May.
Current CEO Val Nichas expressed that the late CEO passed away peacefully in hospital.
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The corporation extended its condolences to Van Tonder’s wife Jane and children Margot and Jordan.
The corporation asked for privacy for his family.
Fin24reported that the Cape Town-born deceasedmatriculated from Wynberg High School.
Pierre van Tonder has been praised for building an empire from a small business. Image: Ian MacMahonSource: Facebook
He started his career at Pick n Pay as a trainee manager.
Van Tonder joined Spur in Sea Point in 1982 as a 23-year-old junior restaurant manager.
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Tebogo said Kraai’s family confirmed that the actor passed away on Sunday night in Rustenburg.
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