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Gaoberekwe family’s burial dilemma

Friday, December 23, 2022 | 530 Views |

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The fight between the government and Gaoberekwe family over the burial of their late father, Pitseng Gaoberekwe is the one that stood out for me during the year under review as it went on to grab international attention.

The family, who are of San origin from New Xade, have been battling with the government in court for a year over their desire to bury their father in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR).

The deceased’s remains have been lying in the mortuary since mid-December 2021 pending the finalisation of the court case.

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Gaoberekwe family’s burial dilemma

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