Mourners turned out in their numbers to say their last goodbyes to Ontlametse Phalatse as her coffin left her home for one last time on Friday morning. Police swept the venue, which was expected to be attended by President Jacob Zuma and several high profile people, at dawn. Despite the chilly weather, people turned out in their numbers to say their last goodbyes to Phalatse. Zuma said he remained committed to fulfilling his undertaking to help the Phalatse family by building a house for them. On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of Hebron community members gathered at the Mmanotshe Moduane High School hall in the North West.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 21, 2017 06:45 UTC