MAHIKENG – Bokone Bophirima Premier Supra Mahumapelo today, Thursday 20^th November 2014, visited two families of the worshippers who died when a guesthouse collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria at their homes to convey a message of condolence before their burial on Saturday.

Premier Mahumapelo, accompanied by Social Development MEC Fenny Gaolaolwe and Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development MEC Manketsi Tlhape visited the families of Goitseone Mogoelwa in Montshioa and Mpho Seakamela in Riviera Park, Mahikeng.

“It is very sad to lose a family member. We understand the pain and I would like to say to the family:  trust in God because he is the only one who knows everything. I want to assure you that we are with you as the provincial government during this difficult moment and that we pray for God to be with you at all the times,” said Premier Mahumapelo.

He told the families that government will always support community members during difficulties. He also thanked the National Government for making sure that the bodies were returned to the families to be buried properly.

“As a Province, we really thank our National Government in assisting your families by returning the remains of your loved ones so that you can get closure after enduring two months of uncertainty and pain,” he said.

Oupa Mogatusi, a brother to one of the deceased expressed his appreciation for the assistance the family received from government. “We have received a lot of help from government since the beginning of this ordeal. They played a huge role in making sure that this body is here for us to bury our sister,” he said.

The victims were amongst the over one hundred people who died when a guest house belonging to the Synagogue Church of All Nations headed by Pastor TB Joshua collapsed in Lagos in September.

-TDN

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