SLAIN community activist and traditional healer Thato Molosankwe will be given a heroes' send-off.
Mahikeng Mayor Tshepiso Mphehlo told mourners gathered at the memorial service on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 that Molosankwe will be buried alongside legends.
He'll be buried alongside legendary motswako rapper Jabulani "Jabbaman" Tsambo, who was also known as HHP.
Molosankwe will be laid to rest on Saturday, 30 May, at the Mahikeng Heroes Acre.
Mourners, mostly dressed in black, gathered at Maseru Park in Manyaneng, Mahikeng, North West, to pay their last respects to community activist and traditional healer Molosankwe.
The beloved community leader and crime activist was tragically murdered in a hail of bullets at his home on Wednesday, 20 May
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Family members, friends, church leaders, political figures and ordinary residents packed the venue as they remembered the life and legacy of Molosankwe, who was described as a fearless voice for the poor and vulnerable.
Abahlali carried placards reading "Rest in Power" and "Justice Must Prevail".
The venue was decorated with flowers and family photographs. Proceedings started with an opening prayer led by a local pastor.
Speakers, including North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng, described Molosankwe as a humble but fearless servant who dedicated his life to fighting crime, corruption and injustice.
Morweng also updated mourners on the murder investigation, saying progress is made in an effort to arrest suspects.
He praised the deceased for his firm stance against poor service delivery.
Morweng delivered the keynote address on behalf of North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi.
Traditional healer Gogo Ana Rabotapi said Molosankwe was gifted and no ordinary healer.
"His journey was to go and fight for human rights. He healed through his voice and had an angel with him," she said.
Kgosi Neo Mokgwetsi of Barolong Borra Makgetla also paid tribute and said she was heartbroken by the killing.
"I'm at a loss for words. He was an example that I wish many could learn from today. As a mum, I wouldn't be honest if I didn't speak of how Thato had an influence. He was neat," said Mokgwetsi.
Community members and childhood friends also shared testimonies of how Molosankwe helped struggling families.
Political leaders condemned the killing and called on the police to speed up investigations and arrest those responsible.
Mourners were also entertained by local rap and praise worship artists to try and uplift the mood while celebrating Molosankwe's life.
A close friend said: "He who speaks the truth is the most hated."
He lamented Mahikeng Local Municipality.
"Residents need to join hands and work together. There's no government and no one should be afraid to speak. Residents have been pushed into a corner," said the friend.
His clothing line "Rramatsela" was also launched during memorial service.
