A 32-year-old woman is facing a charge of child negligence after five of her six children burnt to death on Sunday in Ramatlabana, North West.

“As soon as she regains consciousness she will be charged and have her charges read to her.” Sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said on Monday.

The five children aged between three and 16-years-old were burnt beyond recognition after their mother left them in a shack and went to a nearby tavern.

When she was called by neighbours to witness the tragedy, she collapsed and was taken to hospital.

The fire broke at about 2am neighbours tried to rescue the children but only one survived.

The police have not discovered what caused the fire, police have launched an investigation.
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