The Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation, Mrs. 'Mathabiso Lepono visited some of the casualties of Ha Theko road accident at the Motebang Government Hospital in Leribe on Wednesday.

In an interview, the Minister said, her visit was a gesture of love, care and support on behalf of the government as its responsibility to the well being of people.

She said being the minister responsible for youth and sports, she has responsibility and compassion for youth, not only when physically healthy but even in times of need.

The Minister prayed for the causalities’ speedy recovery and encouraged them to put their trust in God's power, which rescued them from death.

Motebang Hospital had admitted seven survivors of the accident that included four women and three men who some of them have been discharged.

The accident occurred when the truck transporting soccer players and their followers on December 26, 2007 (Boxing Day) overturned at Ha Theko and 25 people died, while 30 were admitted at 'Mamohau hospital in Leribe with multiple injuries.

Of the 30 casualties, some have been discharged while others have been transferred to Queen Elizabeth II Hospital and Bloemfontein in South Africa.

Source: LENA 02/01/2008