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Vredefort brother and sister die

Our condolences with the family

Two children, a 4 year old boy and his 6 year old sister passed away on Sunday 10 March after they, and their 9 year old sister, allegedly ate food that was left outside from the previous night.
Police spokesperson capt Loraine Earle confirmed that the police are investigating two inquest cases. She added that no foul play is being suspected.
According to the police the 4 year old boy passed on at the house in Mandela Section, Mokwallo Vredefort. His two siblings, aged 6 and 9, were taken to the hospital, where the 6-year-old girl passed away.
The 9-year-old boy was discharched from hospital this morning (Tuesday 13 March).

Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.

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