By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A 50 year-old woman allegedly burned herself to death at Molelema village in Taung on Friday. According to eyewitnesses, Maki Mokgaudi (50) was speaking to her husband on the phone before the incident happened.
It is alleged that there was a ‘misunderstanding’ between the two and that prompted Mokgaudi to set self and the house on fire. The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said a case of inquest has been opened at Taung Police Station.
“We can confirm that a case of inquest has been opened by the Taung police after a woman died in a fire. We do not know the motive behind the atrocity and the investigation continues,” Funani said.
The atrocity left Molelema community shocked.
The Positive Youth of Taung (PYOT) chairperson, Phemelo Mohutsiwa said: “It is imperative for our communities to go and find help before is too late. Depression is real and we should not take it lightly. There are so many institutions across the country where people can get marriages and relationships therapy.
“Taking your own life does not remove the pain, but passes it to others. We also urge women to speak out about any challenges they come across either in their marriages or relationships. We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Mogaudi’s family. Let us make sure that our homes are filled with possibility.”
He added that it is important for couples to create a friendly, caring connection homes where it is safe to explore and express unique self. Mohutsiwa said this will encourage partners to have a ‘sense of freedom’ and talk to each other openly about challenges they come across in daily basis.
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