Police gag Marobela villagers at prayer meeting

The gathering held prayers, but just addressed the general crime in the village, despite their intention to highlight last year’s shocking incidents of violent murders that gripped the village. 

 Though villagers gathered at the Kgotla and several churches assembled to hold the prayers, it was easy to tell that the original objective had been distorted.  In the invitation to Mmegi and other publications, it was clearly stated that the Village of Marobela would gather in memory of the four people who had been murdered. Senior Superintendent Pelontle Kesupile was to be the guest speaker at the event, which was spearheaded by the village leadership and church fraternity.  Though Kutlwano police head of traffic Kesupile was in attendance, he spoke for a few moments when he took to the podium. He, however, did not speak on the murders, but instead commended the village for praying against crime.  All the speakers talked about the general issue of crime and not the specific one that drew attendants as per the invitation.