North West Premier Thandi Modise is saddened and has expressed shock after receiving report that a Marikana ANC PR Councillor died in hospital on Wednesday.
The Councillor who served in Madibeng Local Municipality reportedly sustained rubber bullets wounds during a raid conducted by police at Nkaneng informal settlements on Saturday.
“We wish to convey our condolences to the family on the loss of their loved ones and to the community on the loss of their loyal servant who was very helpful throughout the conflict and stood by the ANC branch and did not desert the miners,” said Premier Modise.
The tragic news of the councillor’s untimely death was conveyed to Premier Modise by the Executive Mayor of Bojanala Platinum District, Councillor Louis Diremelo who accompanied members of her family to the government mortuary to identify her body.
While relevant authorities investigate the councillors’ alleged shooting and subsequent death, Premier Modise appeals for calm and for members of the public not to speculate on the cause of her death as a post-mortem will confirm the actual cause of her death.
The Premier said that government has activated support for the family support as it has done with all other victims of the Marikana tragedy.
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Premier Thandi Modise expresses shock at Marikana Councillor’s death
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