“We will not rest until the perpetrators are brought to book”, Premier Supra Mahumapelo commits
The Premier of Bokone Bophirima province Mr Supra Obakeng Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo has reassured the community of Reagile location in Koster of government’s commitment to ensuring that the kidnappers and killers of Kegomoditswe Boikanyo (9) face the full might of the law.
Speaking today at the memorial service which was attended by hundreds of Reagile location residents, Premier Mahumapelo urged communities and traditional healers to work together with the police in finding these criminals, describing them as heartless and irresponsible.
“We need to make it our responsibility to find out who those people are and why did they do this. They do not deserve to be amongst us as they are also defeating the objectives of the reconciliation, healing and renewal programme initiated in the province”, said Premier Mahumapelo who added that all must have hope that the other missing girl, Basetsana Octavia Modumo who is a cousin to the late Kegomoditswe Boikanyo, will one day be found alive.
Speaking on behalf of the bereaved family, Mr Fistus Boikanyo expressed the family’s gratefulness for the support provided by government, saying they find solace in knowing that the provincial government is with them throughout this difficult time.
“We also reiterate the call made by the Premier for the community to help in finding those ruthless people. It hurts us even worse to think that they are still out there, walking freely.
The two girls went missing on 24 September 2014, and Kegomoditswe Boikanyo’s naked and decomposed body was found floating in Kgetleng River at Finfoot farm near Brits on Sunday, 28 September 2014, with missing parts including the head, hands, breasts and private parts.
Following the discovery of this body, the DNA tests were performed by the International Commission on Missing Persons, the results of which confirmed the body to be that of little Kegomoditswe Boikanyo. Her body will be buried tomorrow, 1 April 2015 at Reagile location.
Enquiries:
Bonolo Mohlakoana
North West Acting Provincial Head of Communication
Cell: 082 901 2435
E-mail: Bmohlakoana@nwpg.gov.za
