There has rightly been no shortage of condolences for the 45 Zion Christian Church (ZCC) pilgrims who met a tragic end in the Limpopo Province last month. Not only did the government sponsor memorial services countrywide, it has also announced the establishment of a special fund (Motlamedi Disaster Emergency Fund) that would assist bereaved families during mass-casualty incidents.
From President Mokgweetsi Masisi to Ian Khama to Duma Boko to Dumelang Saleshando, practically all political parties and leaders have issued messages of condolences to the bereaved families. On account of his stature, not only did Masisi issue a message, he also got to headline the national memorial service that was held at the University of Botswana. That was where he made the announcement about Motlamedi.
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