A grieving family from Mokopane is appealing to the public for assistance after their loved one, Thabang Matanye Mokonyane, was tragically found deceased in Zimbabwe. Thabang had travelled to Zimbabwe during the festive season with his girlfriend, Khathutshelo Mbedzi, who has ties to both South Africa and Zimbabwe. Concern grew when the family lost contact with him on January 1, and authorities later confirmed that his body had been discovered and taken to a local mortuary.
The family says the loss has left them devastated and overwhelmed, especially as they face serious financial challenges that make it difficult to repatriate Thabang’s body for burial back home. They are now calling on compassionate individuals, community groups, and organisations to assist them in bringing him back to South Africa, saying any support would help them give him a dignified farewell and find comfort during this deeply painful time.
