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Municipal spokesperson of Lesedi succumbs to gunshot injuries

Arthur Thokoane, the communications officer of Lesedi Local Municipality (Heidelberg) passed away in hospital on February 2 due to unforeseen medical complications following a gunshot injury.

Thokoane (Lesedi Local Municipality spokesperson) was recovering in Life Suikerbosrand Hospital after he sustained a gunshot wound in the abdomen during a hijacking at a friend’s house in Ratanda on January 12.

Among friends and colleagues, Thokoane was known as a spiritual man and an ambassador of hope. He was also the father of a young boy.

HERAUT would like to express our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at Lesedi Municipality.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been made available and will follow later.

READ MORE ABOUT THIS IN THE EDITON OF FEBRUARY 6

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