Central SA
Mahikeng mayor condemns destruction of tombstones─── 08:49 Sat, 22 Apr 2023
Residents of Dithakong near Mahikeng in the North West are shocked by the destruction of about 85 tombstones this week at the Mabeeleleng section.
Mahikeng mayor Tshepiso Mphehlo has indicated that this action should be strongly condemned in the harshest terms.
Municipal spokesperson Johnny Nkoane said a case had been opened at the Lomanyaneng Police Station. The municipality has called on community members with information regarding the incident, to approach the police.
“Tombs, graves, and graveyards are sacred. They are placed where our loved ones are resting in eternal peace. They are people's property and areas of memory and remembrance. They cannot in any sense be vandalised for whatever reason,” said Mphehlo.
Nkoane said mayor Mphehlo has called on law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.
