Dr Mellus Tshube was laid to rest- together with his two children, amid emotional scenes as friends and relatives joined the bereaved family at the Old Apostolic Church in Gaborone’s Block 10 suburbs, before the burial at Phomolong cemetery over the weekend.
The youthful doctor reportedly killed his children before taking his own life following a marital feud in a tragedy that dropped jaws, becoming a subject of social media and public discourse last week.
A memorial service was held on Friday but Saturday morning was a ‘No Media’ event for pre-funeral service at Block 10, before proceeding to Phomolong Cemetery in Phakalane.
A close family friend of the Tshubes stated that a decision was taken not to allow media coverage since the tragic event had traumatized both families. She dismissed speculation that the two families were not working closely in preparations for the funeral.
“It was hectic, this things traumatized all of us, but we worked together to the last day of the funeral. We were all caught by surprise as to what transpired, if we had power we would have prevented it. They didn’t want this to appear further in the media because it attracts all sorts of comments and delays the next stage of the healing process,” said the close friend.
She added that the Dr Tshube’s wife was receiving professional help and that her employer had also come on board to assist. “So far, the employer has adjusted her work cycle to accommodate sessions or appointments with a psychologist and other professionals who may be taking part in helping her,” she added.
Dr Tshube was born on 19th February 1985 and his son Issago was born on 19-05-2016, followed by Entle who was born on 12-11-2020.
Meanwhile, reached for comment, a close relative to the deceased, Dr Tshepang Tshube, also stated that they had preferred not to see any further media reports on the incident since it has seriously traumatized them.
“The family has no comment. We have had enough and we want this thing to be left to rest,” he said briefly to our enquiries on Monday afternoon.
