Police constables recovered from Hennops River to be honoured with official funerals
The South African Police Service (SAPS) have retrieved the vehicle in which three police constables found dead, were travelling in. Image: SAPS
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) have retrieved the vehicle in which three police constables found dead, were travelling in. Image: SAPS
The three police constables whose bodies were recovered at the Hennops River in Pretoria earlier this week, will be honoured with official funerals .
This follows a meeting held between the families of the late constables Cebekhulu Linda (24), Boipelo Senoge (24), and Keamogetswe Buys (30), the Premier of the Free State, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and the Provincial Commissioner of Police in the Free State, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane.
'The South African Police Service [SAPS] 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,' the SAPS and the Office of the Premier in the Free State said in a joint statement.
The official funerals will take place on separate dates between 8 and 10 May.
Constable Boipelo SenogeDate: Thursday, 8 MayTime: 08:00 to 11:00 Venue: St Peter Anglican Church, Rocklands, Mangaung
Cemetery: South Park Cemetery
Constable Cebekhulu LindaDate: Friday, 9 MayTime: 08:00 to 11:00Venue: (to be confirmed)
Cemetery: Magengenene; Mangaung
Constable Keamogetswe BuysDate: Saturday, 10 MayTime: 08:00 to 11:00Venue: (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, 6 May 2025, in Bloemfontein. The memorial service will be held at Bobbiespark, 02 Hannah Street, Bloemfontein.'
The service is expected to get underway at midday.
The constables went missing on Wednesday, 23 April while on their way to Limpopo.
On Thursday, police recovered the Volkswagen Polo in which the off duty officers had been travelling in.
On Saturday, police divers found the vehicle.
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