By Kabelo Abel Mokgalabone
MAFUBE VILLAGE : The Mpumalanga Provincial Government says plans are at an advanced stage to host a Memorial Service in honour of the late learners who lost their lives last week in Mafube Village, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality.
Six (06) learners from the Morelig Combined School succumbed to injuries following a collision between a scholar bus transport and a train on the R104 road between Arnot and Wonderfontein in the afternoon on Wednesday, 31 July 2024.
The Mpumalanga Premier, Mr Mandla Ndlovu has since extended his condolences to the families and further established a committee to support the bereaved families and to prepare for the Memorial Service which will take place on Wednesday, 07 August 2024 at the Sikhululiwe Community Hall, in Mafube village at 11H00.
Apart from the Memorial Service, the government says it is also coordinating a Joint Funeral Service to accord the deceased a dignified burial.
The Premier wished those in hospitals a speedy recovery.
Details of the Memorial Service are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 7 August 2024 Time: 11H00
Venue: Sikhululiwe Community Hall, in Mafube village.
The Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, 10 August 2024 and will commence at 08H00 at the Sikhululiwe Community Hall.
