GRIEVING gogo Bella Mazamela (64) needs all the details on how her son, Mavothane Mazamela (44) died.
Mavothane allegedly fell from the fifth floor to the second floor at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 29, July, at the EFF birthday rally.
Gogo Bella from Sebokeng zone 3, Vaal told Daily Sun that she is happy that the EFF is taking control of her son’s funeral arrangements, but she still wants to know what really happened on the day.
She said that she last saw her son on Friday, 28, July, then on Sunday she received a call that he had died at the stadium.
“I want to understand how my son ended up falling from the stadium floor without security noticing that he was standing where he was not supposed to stand,” said gogo Bella.
Gauteng police spokesman Mavela Masondo said an inquest docket was opened.
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“It's alleged that the deceased was dancing when he suddenly fell and police have obtained statements from the witnesses and the investigation is continuing,” he said.
The EFF issued a statement on Sunday, stating the party would pay for the funeral of its supporter who died at the stadium on Saturday.
“The EFF is aware of the unfortunate passing of an attendee to the 10th Anniversary Rally at FNB Stadium who, according to reports, fell to his death on the day of the event from one of the stands. We send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and pray that his soul rests in eternal peace.
"The leadership of the EFF will visit the family of the deceased and take care of all funeral arrangements in honour of his life, as someone who formed part of the historic celebration of our movement,” the statement read.
