By TDN

Atamelang-North West Premier Thandi Modise is saddened by the untimely death of three

toddlers who died in a disused fridge in Vrisgewaagte Village, outside

Mafikeng last Friday .

“We send our heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. We again appeal strongly to our people to get rid of unused items

around their homes that may unsuspectingly become a death trap for children,” cautioned Premier Modise.

She says the provincial government will be deploying officials to visit the family to determine the extent of the assistance they might need during this trying time.

Five-year-old Skhukhuza Stuurman and two of his neighbours, three-year-old

Rorisang Medupi and four year-old Onalena Medupi’s bodies were found in the fridge last week Friday after missing for more than twelve hours.

It is suspected that the children were playing when they somehow landed in the fridge.

Police say investigations are underway but no foul play is suspected at this stage.

Premier Modise says parents must be circumspect about derelict objects that create unsafe environments for children and that children must not be left unattended for lengthy periods.

Last year Premier Modise made the same plea after two girls aged two and three suffocated to death while playing in an old unused car in Henryville,

outside Zeerust.-TDN

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