Mourners gather in Mamelodi for murdered twins’ memorial service
The twin boys were found with multiple stab wounds by their mother.
Mourners have gathered at the Funanani Centre in Mamelodi West for a candlelight memorial service to honor the memory of murdered 14-year-old twins Bothlale and Bonolo Makena. The young boys were discovered with multiple stab wounds by their mother after she returned home from work last Friday. Attendees represent various church denominations and other community stakeholders who have come together to mourn their tragic loss.
Boitumelo Thage, a spokesperson for Not In My Name International, condemned the heinous crime, urging the justice system to rectify its failure to protect communities. Community member and pastor Sheila Mnisi expressed shock at the teenagers' deaths, yet also reflected on the unity it has brought to the neighborhood. Mnisi stated, "But what I like is that we are united more than ever before.
This has raised an alarm that such a thing, you know, you read most of the time we hear that such a thing has happened in other areas. But now this has raised an alarm that it can also happen. It has happened in our midst. It is time for us to join hands and work together with the police."
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