Limpopo Prepares To Bury Seven Soldiers Killed In DRC Conflict

Seven of the 14 Limpopo soldiers killed in clashes with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be laid to rest in Limpopo this weekend.

Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba will lead the provincial executive council in supporting the families as they bury their loved ones on Saturday and Sunday. Funeral services will take place in Botlokwa, Burgersfort (Moroke), Schoonord, Ga-Sekororo, Khubvi, Mashishimale, and Ga-Matlala (Ga-Mokgokong).

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Recall, that mourners buried another soldier—the eighth from Limpopo—in the Vhembe region last weekend. Fetakgomo Tubatse Mayor Eddy Maila personally assisted the family of Tseke Moffat Molapo, the soldier from the SA Infantry Battalion who will be buried on Saturday in Moroke village near Burgersfort.

Maila donated groceries worth R5,500 and provided two cows valued at R22,500 to help the family with funeral expenses.  Also, Maila has extended his condolences to the family, as this period of mourning has been difficult for both the family and the government,” said Thabiso Mokoena, Maila’s office manager.

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“This gesture aims to ease the family’s burden and acknowledge the role that the late Moffat played in maintaining peace and stability in the region. Their loss is our loss, and their grief is our grief.”

Premier Ramathuba has urged communities to support the grieving families during and after the funerals.

“We are in a time of mourning, and the families need our support during this tragic period,” she said. “Now that all funeral arrangements are in place, we will stand with these families.

“We wish them strength and express our deep gratitude for the selfless service their sons have provided to our country.”

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