President Advocate Duma Boko and First Lady Kaone, on July 18, led the nation during the National Healing, Remembrance and Closure ceremony and unveiling of tombstones for victims of Mmamatlalala bus tragedy, which claimed 45 lives in 2024.
Caption: President Advocate Duma Boko (left) and First Lady Kaone Boko unveiling the monument of victims, who lost their lives during the Mmamatlakala bus accident, which claimed 45 lives in 2024.
Location: Molepolole
Photographer: Phenyo Ramatu
Event: National healing initiative
Caption: The tombstones of 45 people who lost their lives during a bus crash on March 28, 2024 were unveiled on July 18. The victims were Easter pilgrims travelling from Molepolole to a church gathering in Moria.
Location: Molepolole
Photographer: Phenyo Ramatu
Event: National healing initiative
Caption: First Lady Kaone Boko said the National Healing, Remembrance and Closure programme was established to ensure that families affected by tragedies received continued care, recognition and support as they rebuilt their lives.
Location: Molepolole
Photographer: Phenyo Ramatu
Event: National healing initiative
Caption: The St. Engenas Church Choir led the event with worship and uplifting songs.
Location: Molepolole
Photographer: Phenyo Ramatu
Event: National healing initiative
Caption: One of the survivors of the Matsh truck accident, which killed nine learners in 2015, Ms Segomotso Karayatshipi reflected on the incident and gave a message of tribute.
Location: Molepolole
Photographer: Phenyo Ramatu
Event: National healing initiative
Caption: Members of Parliament for Molepolole North and Molepolole South, Mr Arafat Khan(right) and Shima Monageng also unveiled the plaque with names of the bus accident victims.
Location: Molepolole
Photographer: Phenyo Ramatu
Event: National healing initiative
Caption: First Lady Kaone Boko (right) laying a wreath in a monument erected in honour of the 45 Mmamatlaka bus crash incident.
Location: Molepolole
Photographer: Phenyo Ramatu
Event: National healing initiative
Caption: Some families were overcame with grief as the tombstones were unveiled.
Location: Molepolole
Photographer: Phenyo Ramatu
Event: National healing initiative
Caption: Some of the guests and ZCC church members also came in droves for the National Healing, Remembrance and Closure ceremony in Molepolole.
Location: Molepolole
Photographer: Phenyo Ramatu
Event: National healing initiative
