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Police spokesperson, Lt-Col Mavela Masondo said that the child had gone out to welcome his father, Ditebogo Phalane, when he arrived home around 10:30pm on Friday, May 10, 2024.
“An unconfirmed number of armed suspects
allegedly hijacked the father's White Toyota bakkie and shot the five-year-old
boy who later died in hospital,” Masondo said.
Phalane's cousin, Gift Makoti took to X to
share the heartbreaking news about the boy’s passing.
“My cousin was Hijacked hours ago in Soshanguve block Uu, they took his Bakkie. He was with his son, they shot the 5yr old boy!! He didn’t make it!! What has this country come to now!!!!!???! That’s a CHILD man!!!!!!" he wrote
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He posted photos of the young boy, Ditebogo
Phalane Jnr, with his father smiling and looking happy. He said that the boy’s
father was inconsolable.
"He and his son had a strong bond. His
son was always out and about with him, keeping him company. I don't know how he
is going to live without his son,” he said
The tragic incident has left social media users shocked and angry.
Many have made contributions to help erect
a tombstone for the boy.
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