BY BAKANG MOKOTO
NORTH West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has condemned the killing in Marikana where a man was attacked and ruthlessly killed by a group of people on Thursday. According to the police statement, the deceased sustained serious injuries caused by sharp objects and pangas used during the attack.
“We view this heartless incident as a deliberate and senseless attack on the Provincial Government’s Reconciliation, Healing and Renewal programme. The second phase of this programme was rolled out at Wonderkop near Marikana this past Sunday. These are opportunistic criminal acts, which we call on the police to leave no stone unturned during investigation.
“While the motive behind this attack is not yet known, we call on the residents of Marikana to remain calm, fearless and united. We also urge them to help police with information that will lead to the apprehension of perpetrators who are reportedly still at large,” Mahumapelo said.
He further said killers have no place in the society. Mahumapelo added that suspects must be apprehended and face the full might of the law.
“We reiterate the significance of the RHR programme. Such incidents will not deter and defocus the provincial government from advocating nation building and social cohesion. This is in the context of Rebranding, Repositioning and Renewal of Bokone Bophirima,” he said.
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