Family of murdered Mamelodi women thankful for support: ‘May God bless them’

The family of two Mamelodi women who were shot and left for dead have thanked their community and South Africa for their support following the tragedy.

On Sunday, 21-year-old Baleseng and 22-year-old Tshiamo Moramaga were shot and left for dead metres from their home after a night out.

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The double murder has sparked widespread outrage, with the country rallying behind the family for justice.

On Wednesday morning, a 38-year-old man believed to be the boyfriend of one of the women will appear in the Mamelodi Magistrates Court.

Since the ordeal, Mamelodi community members have offered financial support for the Moramaga family, with local taxi associations also donating their services for funeral arrangements.

Baleseng and Tshiamo will be laid to rest this weekend in their home village of Luckau in Limpopo.

The Aubrey Tau Foundation has also pledged R250,000 towards the funeral arrangements.

The women’s aunt, Maki Moramaga, said that they were overwhelmed by the support.

"The people of Mamelodi have supported us. I am still shocked. We have nobody here, no family. I am lost for words. May God bless them."

While the family has made its way to Limpopo ahead of the funeral, the 38-year-old suspect will make his first court appearance.