MEC MORWENG CALLS FOR CALM AT MAGOGONG VILLAGE IN TAUNG FOLLOWING A CHILD’S MURDER

The North West MEC responsible for the department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng has called for calm in Magogong Village in Taung following an incident of murder and torching of property and looting of a tuckshop. This was allegedly sparked by the disappearance of an eleven years old girl on the 13th October 2024.

It is reported that the community was enraged by the accusations of who could be responsible for the disappearance of the missing child. The charred lifeless body of the missing girl was discovered. An elderly woman accused of knowing the whereabouts of the young girl was killed and her property torched.

MEC Morweng strongly condemns these criminal activities and calls for calm, he pleaded with the community to allow police to do their work, apprehend the culprits of this dastardly act.

“I humbly plea with the Community of Magogong not to take the law into their own hands and urge police to ensure that they leave no stone unturned we must to get to the bottom of this horrendous incident. I also urge on those with information to report to the police so that the perpetrators are speedily brought to book,” pleaded MEC Morweng.

No arrest has been effected so far, the motive behind the murder remains unknown and investigations are ongoing, Police visibility at the area has been heightened to monitor the situation.

MEC Morweng sends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.