We would like to inform the public and other relevant stakeholders that there will be a memorial service for Letsekang Thokwana, who died a few weeks ago after being shot by rubber bullets during the strike action in De Doorns. He was reportedly not part of the farmworkers strike. PASSOP expresses its deepest condolences, and unequivocally condemns all forms of violence during protests and public gatherings.
In solidarity with the deceased’s family and friends, the entire community will gather tonight for a memorial service in De Doorns. Sympathetic members of the public, media and other stakeholders are invited to show their support to the Thokwana family and the entire De Doorns community during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, FAWU and PASSOP have sponsored the event and both organisations have also contributed financially towards the repatriation of Letsekang’s body to his family in Lesotho for a dignified funeral. The details of the memorial service are as follows:
Date: 30 January 2013
Time: 1800hrs
Venue: Van Kirsten School, De Doorns
For more information, please contact Langton Miriyoga on 084 026 9658