The appointment coincides with the 72-hour activation plan which was deployed by the police following the discovery of the burnt bodies of the victims in Marakong village on Saturday. 

Police spokesperson, Thandi Mbambo, says the team will be led by the District Commander of Thabo Mofutsanyana, Major Jan Tsotsetsi. On that fateful day the police discovered the body of a woman lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to her stomach, while the burnt body of a man was found inside a burnt mud house. 

Following this, the burnt bodies of a mother, her daughter and son were found inside a shack.

An 11-year-old boy is recovering at a local hospital after he was allegedly hit by assailants with a knobkierie on the nose. No one has been arrested at this stage and police are investigating a case of murder, arson and attempted murder.

"On arrival there, the body of Moliehi Thoabala(38) was found with a gunshot wound to the stomach whilst her husband Safolo Mofokeng (36) was found burnt in the house.

In another house, bodies of a mother, Relebohile Lemeko(48),her daughter,Masabata Lemeko(25) and son, Tatolo Lemeko(22) were found burnt inside a shack, whilst the 11 months old grandson was allegedly hit with a knobkerrie in the nose and is currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital," Mbambo says.  

She adds that the motive for the killing is currently unknown.The police have since urged residents to assist them with information that may lead to the identification and/or arrest of the perpetrators.

It says anyone with information should please contact Detective Captain Matlakala Mokwena at 0787593154 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111, alternatively, send information via MySAPS App.

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