MORETELE Local Municipality Mayor, Hon. Cllr Masango George Manyike later today, Sunday, 04th January 2026, convened a special meeting to give an update on yesterday’s Mphebatho troop festival unfortunate lightning incident that claimed two lives and left dozens others injured.The meeting attended by members of the media, ward councillors, stakeholders and some troop leaders took place at the Municipal hall in Mathibestad. Following the meeting, the Mayor paid tribute to two bereaved families who lost their children as a result of the incident. The first visit was at the Mashishi family in Lefatlheng, Ward 18, where they lost their daughter Kenoshi (35), a teacher at Tlhaloganyo Primary School. The deceased leaves behind a 10-year-old son. The second visit was in Itsoseng Section, Dertig, Ward 18 to the Shekwambane family who also lost their daughter, Koketso (28). At the families, the Mayor expressed his condolences and commitment to support the families during this difficult time. He also committed to engage the Provincial department of Health to request more ambulances to ensure speedy availability in cases of emergencies. North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi is expected to visit the bereaved families tomorrow, Monday, 05 January 2026 the meeting will start at Mathibestad Municipality Hall at 11hoo and proceeded to the affected families.
Issued by Communications Unit: Office of the Municipal Manager Communications Manager: Mr. Mothupi Malebye 083 737 3493
Communications Officer: Mr. Buti Molopyane 072 883 1153
