Acting MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison, Dr Magome Masike commends government departments for the prompt counselling and support that they gave the grieving Mogorosi family of Magogoe Koi-Koivillage outside Mafikeng. This follows the untimely death of their daughter, Onkarabetse Gorogang who was knocked down by a bakkie on Friday morning.
Social workers had also counselled Onkarabetse’s classmates, educators and entire learners at Lotlamoreng Primary School in Tloung Section and will also repeat the exercise on Monday next week. The school principal, Alphinah Setshogoe joined the parents and relatives of the deceased road accident victim in expressing appreciation for the prompt support they have received from MEC Masike during his visit to the family on Friday afternoon.
The MEC expressed his condolences to the parents on the loss of their seven-year-old daughter who died after she was knocked down by a construction vehicle bakkie near a pedestrian crossing in the village whilst on her way to school.
MEC Masike had earlier in the afternoon also visited 12 year old Onalenna Radebe, a member of the road safety scholar patrol team who was admitted at Bophelong Provincial Hospital for further treatment and observation .She had sustained injuries on her forehead and arm whilst trying to pull Onkarabetse from eminent danger she was dashing towards. The latter who is now deceased was crossing in front of a bus that was loading passengers on the pedestrian crossing.
Dr Masike, who is also the provincial MEC for Health, examined Onalerona Radebe from her hospital bed. He has hailed the Grade 6 learners who aspire to be a lawyer as a selfless, courageous heroine and a road safety ambassador who risked her life trying to save the life of another.
He also wished the two educators from Lotlamoreng Primary School, Tryphina Mosiane and Jacoline Lekitlane, both admitted to Victoria Private Hospital in Mafikeng after being traumatised by the incident, a speedy recovery.
The MEC was deeply touched by the accident and appealed to motorists to reduce speeding as they approach pedestrian crossings, particularly during rush hours. Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide, unlawful parking, reckless and or negligent driving.
Enquiries:
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