Body of boy (12) retrieved from dam in Seshego

The boys, 9-year-old Kotsema Ramaru and Kubu Mashilo (12), were swimming in the dam with friends using white foam props as flotation devices.

The two drowned after the flotation devices capsized while they were playing in the dam with friends.

Police divers retrieved Ramaru' body on the day of the incident, while the search continued for Kubu Mashilo's body.

Limpopo police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says divers retrieved 12-year-old Mashilo's body on Monday afternoon.

"The South African Police Service Search and Rescue members conducted the search from Saturday and had been hard at work until today at about 12:00 when they managed to retrieve the second body.

"Parents and guardians are once more cautioned to ensure that their children do not engage in swimming activities unsupervised and must be wary of this dam as several drowning incidents were reported in the area in the past."

Police have opened two counts of inquest and investigations are continuing.

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