The remains of the late bodyguard of Mr. Vova Bulane, Commando Private Bongani Peter Cekwane arrived in an army helicopter at Waterfall in Qacha'snek on Friday, where he will be laid to rest on Saturday. In his arrival, Private Cekwane was accompanied by the Government Secretary, Mr. Tlohang Sekhamane, his relatives colleagues.

Among the people who welcomed them were the Principal Secretaries of the Ministries of Communications and Home Affairs, Messrs Ts'eliso 'Mokela and Lefu Lehloba, respectively, the Qacha's nek District Secretary, Mr. Lekhotla Ts'eane and the Regent in the office of the Principal Chief of Qacha's nek,Chief Halekhethe Makhaola. Other people who welcomed them were the government officials, the public, the family of Cekwane and the school Children.

When passing words of condolences to the family of Cekwane, Reverend Motoho Godoga of the Lesotho Evangelical Church (LEC) said they should accept the death of Private Cekwane because the moment of his death had arrived. He  said his death was a holy one because he died on his duty, and therefore, they should be strong and not despair, even though death is not easily accepted.

Among important people who will be present at his burial on Saturday will be the Prime Minister, Mr. Pakalitha Mosisili, Cabinet Ministers, the Commander of the Lesotho Defense Force (LDF), Lieutenant General, Makhula Mosakeng and high ranking government officials.

Commando Preivate Cekwane died in the line of duty while accompanying the late Minister in the Prime Minister's office Mr. Vova Bulane. The two died in a fatal accident near Mafeteng on Saturday, 26 April 2003.

9 May 2003