Gas cylinder explosion claims a toddler's life
Monday, September 12, 2022 | 920 Views |
Illustration of a burnt house
The deceased succumbed to the injuries yesterday at Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) where she was hospitalised since the tragedy. The explosion occurred when she was in company of her Zimbabwean mother and her one-year-old brother.
Confirming to be investigating the case, Tlokweng police station commander, Superintendent Unoziba Rari said the incident occurred around 5:50pm when the deceased's mother was attempting to prepare supper.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...