Official funerals afforded to fallen constables, memorial service announced

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BLOEMFONTEIN - After a meeting, which was held between the families of the late Constables Cebekhulu Linda (24), Boipelo Senoge (24), and Keamogetswe Buys (30), the Premier of the Free State, Honourable Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and the Provincial Commissioner of Police in the Free State, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, a decision has been taken to afford and honour the members with official funerals.

The official funerals will take place on separate dates between 08 and 10 May 2025. Specific details for each funeral are as follows:

Constable Boipelo Senoge

Date: Thursday; 08 May 2025
Time: 08:00 to 11:00
Venue: St Peter Anglican Church, Rocklands, Mangaung
Cemetery: South Park Cemetery

Constable Cebekhulu Linda

Date: Friday, 09 May 2025
Time: 08:00 to 11:00
Venue: (to be confirmed)
Cemetery: Magengenene; Mangaung

Constable Keamogetswe Buys

Date: Saturday; 10 May 2025
Time: 08:00 to 11:00
Venue: (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, 06 May 2025, in Bloemfontein. The memorial service will be held at Bobbiespark, 02 Hannah Street, Bloemfontein and will start at 12:00.

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