A police officer from Bethlehem and his family, who lost their home in a devastating fire last year, have received a brand-new furnished home.
On Wednesday, 21 May, the police – together with the Women’s Network and Men for Change – celebrated the heroism of Const. Macdonald Motete by handing over the keys to a new, fully furnished house in Bohlokong to him and his family.
This gesture comes in recognition of Motete’s act of heroism on the night of 11 August last year when he fearlessly rescued his wife and four children from the fire that consumed their house.
Despite his success in rescuing his loved ones, the fire left the family without a roof over their heads.
Moved by Motete’s courage and sacrifice, various stakeholders banded together to assist the family with a new residence.
Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, Free State premier; Lt. Gen. Baile Motswenyane, provincial police commissioner; as well as Jabu Mbalula, provincial MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport, were present when the keys to the house were handed over to the Motete family.
“We honour a selfless and courageous public servant.
“On that fateful Sunday evening, Const. Motete risked everything to save his family from the jaws of tragedy.”
Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, Free State premier
The premier added that this initiative served as a powerful reminder that South Africa was a country built on the values of compassion, courage and community.
“It is a story that warms our hearts and reminds us of the power of coming together.
“It shows that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and help.
“The Motete family’s story is an inspiration to us all,” Letsoha-Mathae concluded.
