Police probe Ledumadumane death incident
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 250 Views |
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Confirming the incident, Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, said the deceased was discovered after his neighbour, who resides in the same yard, became concerned when he did not see him throughout the day.
“The neighbour last saw the deceased the previous night when he was retiring to bed. After not seeing him the whole day, he went to check on him and knocked on the door, but received no response,” said Letsholathebe.
According to both the acting director of Veterinary Services, Kobedi Segale and acting Lands and Agriculture minister, Edwin Dikoloti, the virus currently raging through the North-East mostly likely first entered the country during the festive season.From the “unprecedented” number of cases picked in testing last week, it is likely that cattle and other livestock could have been infected last year, without being reported.Animal health...