The remains of the fallen soldiers were handed to the families at the Swartkop Air Force base in Centurion last week.

The soldiers will be laid to rest by their families in various parts of Limpopo.

Rifleman Derrick Maluleke was laid to rest last weekend.

On Saturday, another five soldiers will be buried.

They are Corporal Justice Malesa from Mashishimale village in Phalaborwa, Rifleman Sebatane Richard Chokoe from Ga Mokgokong village outside Polokwane, Lance Corporal Metse Raswiswi from Botlokwa, Corporal Rinae Nemavhulani from Khubvi village near Thohoyandou and Lance Corporal Moffat Molapo from Burgersfort.

The funeral services of Staff Sergeant Theophilus Seepe from Schoonoord in the Sekhukhune district and Rifleman Calvin Louis Moagi from Ga Sekororo are expected to be held on Sunday.

Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba will lead a delegation of provincial government leaders, who will attend the burials at the different locations.

“Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba will lead the provincial executive council in providing the support to the families of the deceased SANDF soldiers during the funerals. Funeral services have been organized in Botlokwa, Schoonoord, Ga-Sekororo, Khubvi, Mashishimale and Ga-Matlala. We are in a time of mourning and the families need our support during this trying period. Now that all arrangements are in place, we’ll be there to support the families,” says Ndavhe Ramakuela, Limpopo Provincial Govt Spokesperson.


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