Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says the brutal murder of North West social activist Thato Molosankwe is not only a blow to his family but also a major loss for South Africa at large. Molosankwe, who was hailed for his rhetoric against corruption and abuse, was killed in a hail of bullets at his home and business property in Lomanyaneng village in Mahikeng last week.
Speaking during the National and Provincial government’s visit to the Molosankwe family home, Deputy Minister Morolong emphasized government’s commitment to find, arrest and prosecute Molosankwe’s killers.
“He was a decorated patriot who committed his entire life to the community. He loved South Africans. He loved the people of the North West. He loved Batswana and was proud of Setswana. He held many of us who occupied public office accountable because Thato Molosankwe redefined post-apartheid activism. So, on behalf of the National government, particularly the president of South Africa, we want to tell the family that their loss is ours,” says Morolong.
“We know that this young fellow was courageous and he was a community activist. He stood for those who were voiceless, the marginalized and as a community activist we strongly believe that he was an extension of an eye of government, to keep us accountable to the voters,” Lazarus Mokgosi, North West Premier.
Molosankwe’s family says his silencers must be found and prosecuted.
“Government, please look at us. We are crying. We are hurt. Thato was vocal. His silence is now loud. We miss his voice. We don’t know who silenced him,” Justice Motaung, Family representative.
Meanwhile, the provincial government says a specialized police unit is investigating this brutal killing and any advancements in the investigations will be communicated in due course.
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