Defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said the Engineer Corps would urgently construct a bridge over the Mgxojeni river in the village of Pontseng, which claimed the lives of children between the ages of 5 and 7 as they were walking home from school.
"The decision was taken following a number of requests to the minister of defence and military veterans for assistance by the affected communities.
In our communities tragedy has to strike first before appropriate action is taken!!! Condolences to the families!!!
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