By Obakeng Maje
Taung-A Taung Dam’s new year celebrations end in tragedy after two people allegedly drown.

Tati Thekisho passed away later in the evening on New year’s day after he accidentally injured himself.

Thekisho suffered back and head
injuries after he allegedly climbed a house near the dam and threw himself into the water.

He hit some rocks and was rushed to hospital after this caused his severe injuries.

“We do not have that case at the moment, but I think if you call me in the morning(Thursday) I would be having full details” sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said.

A case of inquest has been opened at Taung Police Station and investigations continue, says our mole.

In another incident, a man allegedly drowns at the same dam after he tried to swim. According to bystanders, a man in his 20s entered the water and try to swim. He drowned and there were no life-savers guards on duty.–TDN
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