Mahikeng- Two officials of the Department of Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison in the North West, who died following the shooting incident at the departmental offices in Mafikeng last week Thursday, will be buried on Saturday in different funeral services.

The late Aubrey Kgaladi will be buried in Mmabatho while Serame Moirapula will be buried in Lomanyaneng village also in Mahikeng. The department will continue to provide support to the bereaved families.

According to the departmental spokesperson Ben Bole unfortunate incident has sent a panic wave among employees. Some of the employees had to be counseled as most of them witnessed the horrific incident, on that fateful Thursday.

“The department will continue to provide counseling, to staff members as some of are still unable to cope. We understand that the incident is unusual, and happened when everybody was list thought it could happen.”

“We will therefore continue to monitor the situation and intervene where there is a need and also offer professional assistance, just ensure that we bring the situation to normality,” said Bole.

The police are still investigating what could have lead to the unfortunate incident where Mr Moirapula is alleged to have shot and killed Kgaladi and seriously injuring other colleagues and later turned the gun on himself.-TDN
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