South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape
WESTERN CAPE – The memorial service of Sergeant David Motsitsidi Lekhetha is currently underway at the Community Faith Church in Silversands, Blue Downs.
Sgt Lekhetha, his 38 year old wife and two daughters (aged 4 and 8) died after a fire broke out at their home in Wesbank, Mfuleni on Friday evening. Forty Eight year old Sgt Lekhetha was based at the Mfuleni police station.
Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Mene, Blue Downs Cluster Commander, Major General Beaton and Mfuleni Station Commander, Brigadier Dlamini are in attendance.
The four members of the Lekhetha family will be buried in Mount Fletcher on Saturday, 23 October.
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