TWO CHILDREN DROWNED IN MAKGODU VILLAGE

Limpopo acting Police Commissioner warn the public to take extracare of their children against drowning.

The Police in Seshego have opened two inquest dockets following the drowning incident that occurred on Monday 22 January 2024 at Makgodu village outside Polokwane in Capricorn District.

It is reported that two boys aged 12 and 13 years old were swimming together with other three boys, when they suddenly drowned in the river at Makgodu village on Monday, 22 January 2024, at about 15:30. It is alleged that in the process of swimming, there was a lighting that struck, and the two boys drowned.

The two deceased boys were later identified as Tebogo Mofumadi (12) and Boitumelo Tshabalala (13), and the other three survivors were taken to the nearest hospital for medical treatment

The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated, and the cause of the deaths will be determined by the postmortem results.

“We call upon our communities to be extra cautious during rainy season. We are aware of individuals who go into the rivers , streams for various reasons including or spiritual or religious or cultural practices . We urge them to be extra careful during this time as rivers and streams are overflowing. We urge parents too to take care of their children to guard against drownings. Parents and guardians are reminded not to leave their children to swim without supervision of the adults,” said Major General Jan Scheepers.