Families in the North West province are still reeling in shock after a devastating lightning strike claimed two lives and injured more than 150 people. The lightning hit the Mphebatho Troop Festival, also known as Diturupa, in Dertig village, North West, on Saturday. However,the lightning strike ripped through the gathering, sending people scurrying to seek shelter from the electrical storm.
Moretele Local Municipality spokesperson Mothupi Malebye said Mayor Councillor Masango George Manyike convened a special meeting on Sunday to assess the aftermath of the tragedy. “Following the meeting, the mayor paid tribute to two bereaved families who lost their children as a result of the incident. The first visit was at the Mashishi family in Lefatlheng, Ward 18, where they lost their daughter Kenoshi (35), a teacher at Tlhaloganyo Primary School.
“The deceased leaves behind a 10-year-old son. The second visit was in Itsoseng Section, Dertig, Ward 18, to the Shekwambane family, who also lost their daughter, Koketso (28),” Malebye said. Malebye said the Mayor expressed his condolences and commitment to support the families during this difficult time.
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“He also committed to engage the Provincial department of Health to request more ambulances to ensure speedy availability in cases of emergencies.” North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi, is expected to visit the bereaved families on Monday. The meeting will start at Mathibestad Municipality Hall at 11am and proceed to the affected families.
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