Constable Cebekhulu Linda's loved ones, SAPS members gather for funeral service
BLOEMFONTEIN - Friends, family, and members of the police service have gathered at the St Rose Catholic Church in Bloemfontein on Friday morning for the funeral service of constable Cebekhulu Linda who died in a horrific crash at the Hennops River in Centurion.
Boipelo Senoge and Keamogetswe buys were with Linda in the car when it veered off the N1 highway plunging into the river.
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A nationwide search ended last week when their bodies and their white VW Polo were recovered from the water.
Police top brass are also in attendance at today's funeral, including deputy police minister Polly Boshielo and national crime detection deputy Shadrack Sibiya.
Still in disbelief about the loss of a young and promising life, the Linda family has put on a brave face as they prepare to bid Cebekhulu goodbye.
Born on 22 April 2001, his family and friends say he lived a life of service and dedication.
He died just two days after celebrating his 24th birthday, when he was deployed to Limpopo as part of Operation Vala Umgodi, set up to tackle illegal mine in hotspot areas.
Their sudden disappearance en toute sparked public speculation, much of which has been dismissed by authorities, who ruled the incident an accident.
A full scene reconstruction to determine the exact circumstances of the accident is yet to be completed.
Senogoe was buried in the Free State on Thursday, while Keamogetswe buys will be laid to rest on Saturday.
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