OFFICIAL FUNERALS AFFORDED TO FALLEN CONSTABLES
FREE STATE
After a meeting which was held between the families of the late Constables Cebekhulu Linda (24), Boipelo Senoge (24), and Keamogetswe Buys (30), the Premier of the Free State, Honourable Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and the Provincial Commissioner of Police in the Free State, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, a decision has been taken to afford and honour the members with official funerals.
In an official joint media statement released by the Free State Office of the Police and the Premier office the official funerals will take place on separate dates between 08 and 10 May 2025. Specific details for each funeral are as follows:
Constable Boipelo Senoge
Date: Thursday; 08 May 2025
Time: 08:00 to 11:00
Venue: St Peter Anglican Church, Rocklands, Mangaung
Cemetery: South Park Cemetery
Constable Cebekhulu Linda
Date: Friday, 09 May 2025
Time: 08:00 to 11:00
Venue: (to be confirmed)
Cemetery: Magengenene; Mangaung
Constable Keamogetswe Buys
Date: Saturday; 10 May 2025
Time: 08:00 to 11:00
Venue: (to be confirmed)
Cemetery: Thaba Nchu
In tribute to the dedication and service of the late constables, a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 06 May 2025, in Bloemfontein. The memorial service will be held at Bobbiespark, 02 Hannah Street, Bloemfontein and will start at 12:00.
The South African Police Service and the Free State Provincial Government extend deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the fallen members. Their passing touched the country deep, but their dedication and contribution will never be forgotten.