04 Jun 2019

 Only a few hours after President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi responded to an American heckler regarding lifting of the hunting ban,  yet another life has been lost in Semolale due an elephant attack. 

Mr Balisi Sebudubudu, 38, was attacked and killed by an elephant on Saturday. 

President Masisi who is on a working visit to the US, has sent a message of condolences to the bereaved family. 

“I write this message with deep sadness. Last night at around 3am US time, I was awoken by a phone call from back home informing me of the passing of

Rre Balisi Sebudubudu from Semolale in Bobirwa, who was brutally attacked and killed by an elephant. 

This happened while he and other young men from the village were sent to herd some cattle for the burial of his older brother who had passed on due to a short illness. 

The funeral proceedings have since been stopped so a grave is dug for him, so both, him and his brother will be buried today (June 2). 

This tragedy comes virtually 24 hours after I responded to an elephant protestor in Las Vegas, and now a brother has fallen. 

I send my deepest condolences to the Sebudubudu family for their loss and may the Lord be with them during this time of grieving,” reads the message . ENDS