Villagers dispersed at the Merafhe Serowe home

Friday, January 09, 2015

SEROWE: Villagers were on Wednesday afternoon dispersed from the home of the late retired General Mompati Merafhe in Sedimo ward after official announcement that traditional daily evening prayers would only resume next week Wednesday.

As per tradition, people continued to flock to the Merafhe homestead following the announcement of the passing on of the former vice president.

Prior to the announcement, people just sat in the compound waiting for the normal prayer session, but an announcement would later be made.

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