Lamiez Holworthy to provide a tombstone for the little boy who was killed
Lamiez Holworthy has offered to pay for the tombstone of a five-year-old boy who was murdered during a hijacking.
The hideous incident happened outside the boy’s home in Soshanguve.
Ditebogo Junior Phalane had gone outside the house to welcome his father who had just arrived home just after 10 pm on Friday night when hijackers pounced on them.
Lamiez offered to help provide a tombstone for the deceased after the father’s cousin and family spokesperson, Gift Makoti made a request for it on X.
“I have no words. My heart breaks, not only as a mother, but as someone who is proudly Pretorian, this can’t be our norm. Ka hana (I refuse). I’d like to pay for Ditebogo Jr’s tombstone,” she wrote.
Ditebogo Junior Phalane was killed during a hijacking
Ditebogo Jr’s father is currently fighting for his life in hospital, while the family is mourning the death of the young boy.
“It has struck out family in the most unimaginable way. On 11 May 2024, Ditebogo Phalane was hijacked in Soshanguve in Block UU and his Toyota Hilux bakkie was stolen. Even more devastatingly, his son Ditebogo Junior was shot during the incident and tragically lost his life. We are heartbroken and appeal to anyone with information to come forward to assist the authorities in their investigation.”
“We thank the community for their support during this difficult time. Please note that this is a tragic and sensitive matter,and the statement should be issued with care and respect for the family’s privacy and grief,” the statement read.
