Four children burn to death in Limpopo - Police launch investigation

Police have launched an investigation after four children burnt to death inside a one-roomed house at Calais village outside Tzaneen in Limpopo yesterday. The children were aged between 3 and 11 years old.

Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the children were locked inside while the mother went nearby to run some errands.

SBC News Reporter, Pimani Baloyi has more.

[ChooseCompassion]

Such a heartbreaking tragedy.
My deepest condolences to the family. 💔

[mecharamorula]

ANC must be ashamed of themselves. Our people still live in such squalor🥺

[rinky]

Shame .. my condolences. We had so many deaths in this month . It would just be another ongoing police investigation as usual

[khomotsolegodi]

So sad and even painful to see ..Out People are really struggling out there..😢😢

[margaretkhoza]

This is very heartbreaking. Loss of life in this way is traumatic. Municipality must do better😭😭

[irenemashau]

Eixxx is painfull to be ornest. Condolences to shilubane family 😭😭😭😭

[zolblvs]

Is this Sisotho language...? Kubuhlungu😢