IN PICTURES | Hundreds of mourners bid farewell to Thorisho Themane

02 March 2019 - 15:27
By SowetanLIVE
Parents of Torisho, Maria and Mahlaphahlapana Themane and other family members during the funeral service of Torisho Themane, 28, on Saturday 2 March. Themane was killed by a gang of high school pupils in Flora Park, in Polokwane, Limpopo.
Image: ANTONIO MUCHAVE/Sowetan Parents of Torisho, Maria and Mahlaphahlapana Themane and other family members during the funeral service of Torisho Themane, 28, on Saturday 2 March. Themane was killed by a gang of high school pupils in Flora Park, in Polokwane, Limpopo.

Hundreds of mourners were present to bid the final farewell to Thorisho Themane at his funeral today in Polokwane, Limpopo.

Themane died after he was assaulted and dragged through the streets of Flora Park in Limpopo last weekend by a group of high school pupils.

Three adult suspects were arrested in connection with the murder. This is in addiction to the  six teenagers who have appeared in court in connection with the attack The case was postponed to next week as police continue with their investigations.

The funeral service of Lesiba Thorisho Themane in Polokwane on Saturday, 2 February 2019.
Image: ANTONIO MUCHAVE/Sowetan The funeral service of Lesiba Thorisho Themane in Polokwane on Saturday, 2 February 2019.
Parents of Thorisho Themane, Maria and Mahlaphahlapana Themane, and other family members during his funeral service on Saturday 2 March.
Image: PHOTO: ANTONIO MUCHAVE/Sowetan Parents of Thorisho Themane, Maria and Mahlaphahlapana Themane, and other family members during his funeral service on Saturday 2 March.
Police Minister Bheki Cele at the funeral service of Lesiba Thorisho Themane in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Saturday, 2 February 2019.
Image: ANTONIO MUCHAVE/Sowetan Police Minister Bheki Cele at the funeral service of Lesiba Thorisho Themane in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Saturday, 2 February 2019.
Mourners at the funeral service of Lesiba Thorisho Themane in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Saturday, 2 February 2019.
Image: ANTONIO MUCHAVE/Sowetan Mourners at the funeral service of Lesiba Thorisho Themane in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Saturday, 2 February 2019.