Diepkloof community helps lay 21-year-old woman to rest after weeks of struggle
The Diepkloof community has rallied to support the family of Dimakatso Bontle Mosine (21), allowing her to be laid to rest with dignity after weeks of financial hardship following her tragic death.
The residents of Diepkloof came on board to assist the family of Dimakatso Bontle Mosine (21) with her burial after she was found dead at an alleged drug house at Zone 1 on February 18.
According to information provided, Mosine was found dead after a suspected drug overdose.
A friend allegedly gave her a “syrup” that was meant to flush drugs from her system.
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After devastating weeks without funds to plan her funeral, her family can now breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that their loved one will finally be laid to rest with dignity.
“We are devastated by her passing because she leaves behind her son (5). Dimakatso had a problem with drug addiction, and our family was aware of this.
“Her mother is barely coping as she is in disbelief of the situation, not to mention that we did not have funds to proceed with her burial,” Ramoma said.
On behalf of the residents of Ward 27, Thabiso Mollo said that they are grateful to the local undertaker and community members who came on board and donated to the family.
“We reached out to various stakeholders, including DSD social workers at Welfare Centre who were supposed to fill in forms for a social burial, but the process was slow.
“We are really grateful to Cllr Godfrey Tshetlho for also coming on board and helping us identify an undertaker who could assist the family. We urge residents to join burial groups because tomorrow is not promised,” Mollo said.
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Ward 27 Clr Godfrey Tshetlho said that Mosime was a respectful young woman and that, working together with the residents and Style Funeral Service, they were happy to have brought relief to the family.
“Death is a bride of every home, but it is important to remain prepared at all times because we can not rely on social burials from the city. They are not as dignified,” Tshetlho said.
A candlelight vigil was held on the evening of February 2 in memory of Mosine. The burial is set for February 4.
