Three siblings aged 8, 13 and 17 years old lost their lives in the early hours of Tuesday, 25 April 2023, when their home burned down in Letamong Section (Ward 4) in Refengkgotso, Deneysville, in the Metsimaholo Local Municipality.
Metsimaholo Executive Mayor Jeff Zwane visited the area today and has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the three children.
According to the Office of the Executive Mayor the cause of the fire has not been established. Police have been on sight to conduct further investigations. An inquest docket has been opened.
Zwane has appealed to residents to be extra cautious of open fire flames during this winter
season.
The Office of the Executve Mayor said immediate relief efforts by the Municipality will be provided to the family and has further made plea to the good Samaritans to extend a helping hand. Family details are obtainable from the Office of the Executive Mayor.
