Mother's request to cover child burial killed in crash involving police

A Mfuleni mother has given an urgent request for help with burring  her son executed in a mishap including police when they were pursuing presumed robbers. 

IOL News reports Francois Lottering, 26, was cleaning the yard when the police vehicle in a rapid pursue wrecked him in Mfuleni, Extension 4 prior this month.

Lottering was proclaimed dead on the scene and police guard dog, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has propelled an examination concerning his demise. As per Lottering's jobless mother Caroline Lottering, Francois was the provider in his home. She said after the occurrence, she went to the police to request help to cover Lotterings funeral, however was advised to pay the burial service expenses and keep the receipts to present a case to the SAPS after the funeral service.

SAPS Western Cape Media Centre Representative Mihlali Majikela   said the case is being investigated.

By: Namhla Monakali