Another woman’s body belonging to Rorisang Baakwalanya was found burnt beyond recognition. The deceased leaves beyond a toddler.
Slain Cleo Diko’s body was discovered three months later badly decomposed and buried inside a house underneath the bedroom tiles.
There is a strong demand for justice for slain woman, Tshenolo Mabote, whose 11-month-old baby will have to grow up without a mother
Nhlakanipho Nkosinathi Mgwaba, 38, allegedly murdered his girlfriend and left her body in his room overnight.
Samuel Thokozane Sibeko murdered his girlfriend in a rage and then covered her with a blanket for five days before burying her under his bed.
In yet another case of gender-based violence (GBV), a young woman was found with multiple injuries lying in a pool of blood in Mpumalanga.
Thembinkosi Thatios Ngcobo murdered his girlfriend and her child in September 2020. On Monday he was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
New insights: ‘Femicide in South Africa’ by prolific author Nechama Brodie throws a critical spotlight on gender-based violence (GBV).