Femicide
Femicide
Femicide
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‘Enough is enough’: Outrage grows as civil society demands justice for Kempton Park victims
Civil society organisations, political parties and community members have united in demanding urgent action from law enforcement following the discovery of eight women’s bodies in and around Kempton Park, with…
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President Ramaphosa vows no stone unturned as sixth woman’s body found on East Rand
President Ramaphosa vows no stone unturned in finding killers as sixth woman’s body discovered in Springs. Three victims found since Saturday.
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Police warn against on-line dating dangers as four women found dead in Kempton Park
Police launch multidisciplinary investigation after four women’s bodies found in Kempton Park area. One suspect arrested, dating site dangers highlighted.
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Man arrested for allegedly murdering girlfriend in Welkom
A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 44-year-old girlfriend, who was found dead in an outside room in Reitzpark, Welkom, on Monday, 17 August.
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Man sentenced to 25 years for murdering girlfriend
A Lesotho national who fled South Africa after murdering his girlfriend in 2023 has been sentenced to 25 years’ direct imprisonment.
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Man sentenced to two life terms for murder and rape
The court heard that Nkatsa followed his victim to her destination in Bothaville in the early hours of Friday, 4 August 2023. He raped her and stabbed her 17 times…
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UN rights chief warns of ‘global emergency’ of violence against women
N rights chief declares ‘global emergency’ over violence against women and femicide, highlighting Afghanistan restrictions and abuse cases.
