Grieving father seeks answers, keeps fond memories
Monday, August 07, 2023 | 2530 Views |
Mmakeng Bikie Mahokole and his wife Ester PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Their beloved child, Tshwaragano, aged 25, was tragically hit by a car and left for dead. As The Monitor crew is welcomed into the grieving household, pleasantries are exchanged, but the weight of the sombre occasion lingers in the air.
The bereaved father, once a strong and proud BDF soldier stationed at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB), now sits on the couch, robbed of his usual composure.
A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...