Picture: The coffin of the slain traffic officer, Motshidisi Mokotedi/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
A slain traffic officer, Motshidisi Mokotedi who was attached to the newly-established Eagles Unit as the Provincial Inspector, was laid to rest at Boikhutso village, outside Ventersdorp on Friday. Mokotedi was allegedly murdered a week before Christmas by her partner. According to the North West police, Mokotedi’s lifeless body was found after she reportedly failed to show up for work. The discovery was made by the police after her colleagues went on a search mission following her unusual disappearance.
North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari vowed to get justice for Mokotedi. Lehari who was speaking at the funeral service of Mokotedi further said that, the perpetrator of this heinous crime will face the full might of the law.
“The only way that we can all get closure is if justice takes its course. What happened to Mokotedi, who was a dedicated law enforcement officer, should not go unpunished.
“We will ensure that, this case is followed to the latter. The department will continue to engage the family and give support throughout the process,” he said.
Lehari added that, it is not only that she has departed, but also how her demise came. He said this is unsettling and should be condemned.
“Our society has no place for this kind of brutality towards women, children, and the vulnerable,” he said.
The Road Traffic Management Director, Paul Stone said: “Mokotedi was a dedicated official, who has been with the department for over a decade. Her path was always set for greater heights. You could see it even in her conduct at work, which is why we had to act fast when she went missing because that was unlike her.
“She was always on time and reliable at all times, especially during the festive seasons, when all traffic officials go beyond the call of duty to serve our communities.”
Meanwhile, the funeral was attended by senior management of the department, including the Head, Dr Hans Kekana, Chief Director, Molefi Morule under whom Mokotedi served and fellow traffic officers from all the districts.
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