S. A: FOUR PEOPLE HAVE DIED AFTER A CAR WAS SWEPT AWAY AT AN OVERFLOWING BRIDGE IN THE MAKOTOPONG RIVER NEAR SEBAYENG.(PHOTO).

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 Four people have died after a car was swept away at an overflowing bridge in the Makotopong River near Sebayeng. Police recovered the bodies after a blue Renault Kwid carrying five occupants was pulled into the river during heavy water flow on Sunday morning, 8 March 2026. One passenger escaped from the vehicle and alerted police and emergency services. Police say the car was travelling along the Madiga–Makotopong gravel road when it overturned at the flooded bridge and was dragged into the river. The Provincial Search and Rescue team recovered the first body on Sunday. The victim was identified as Lebapa Petrus Mochitele, 27, from Madiga Village. EMS personnel declared him dead at the scene. Search operations resumed on Monday with the SAPS Water Wing Unit, EMS Search and Rescue, the Fire and Rescue Department, and an EMS helicopter. Teams located the submerged vehicle and recovered three more bodies. The victims were identified as Seobi Dikgale, 33, Betty Makokoane, 22, and Shel...

LATE MR IBU'S WIFE PENS DOWN HEARTFELT NOTE ON SOCIAL MEDIA "FROM THE MOMENT OF MY HUSBAND'S ILLNESS,OUR LAUGHTER WAS REPLACED WITH OVERWHELMING FEAR AND UNCERTAINTY".(PHOTO).


 From the moment of my husband’s illness, our laughter was replaced with overwhelming fear and uncertainty” – Late actor Mr Ibu’s wife pens heartfelt note


Stella Maris Okafor, the widowed wife of Late Nollywood actor John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has penned a heartfelt note to the public following the burial of her husband.


Taking to her Instagram page, she noted how today, July 12th, makes it two weeks since she laid her beloved husband to rest. She described the past weeks as a challenging one for her and her family.


She stated that from the moment her husband’s illness began, it was a difficult journey filled with numerous hospital visits, and as the condition worsened, they faced countless sleepless nights, hoping and praying for a miracle.


Stella added that the love and laughter he brought into their lives were replaced by an overwhelming sense of fear and uncertainty, and despite their best efforts and the dedication of the medical team, they lost him to the cold hands of death.


She noted how, during the trying times, the support they received from generous and compassionate individuals provided them the strength to continue. She noted how the outpouring of donations and encouragement from Nigerians were remarkable, helping them manage medical expenses and cope with the emotional strain.


Stella Maris went on to pen an appreciation post to Peter Obi, Enugu State government and the governor, Commissioner of Tourism Enugu, Actors Guild of Nigeria and more for their support to her and her family.

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