The government has deployed a team of twenty professionals specializing in social development and psychology to offer immediate aid to the families affected by the recent bus accident near Mamatlakala in South Africa, which claimed the lives of 45 individuals. During a community meeting in Molepolole, Ellen Kgotlhang, the Deputy Director of Social Development in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, outlined the team's objective to provide comprehensive shock response and social protection services, including psychological support.

Kgotlhang reported that the team has already conducted assessments on 31 households, registering a total of 280 household members. Additionally, she noted that 34 household members are presently receiving psychological assistance. Moving forward, Kgotlhang emphasized the ongoing assessment process to determine the specific needs for social development and psychological support among the affected households, including those who relied solely on the accident victims for support.

Furthermore, Kgotlhang highlighted the provision of psychological support to members of the ZCC church. Mmamikie Kamanakao, the Deputy Permanent Secretary responsible for Social Development in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, reiterated the ministry's commitment to providing food assistance during the period leading up to the burials. Kamanakao also mentioned plans to dispatch psychologists to South Africa to support Lauryn Siako, an eight-year-old survivor of the accident, and her mother, who are still receiving medical care in a South African hospital.