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New GBV series sheds light on SA femicide
New GBV series sheds light on SA femicide

The Citizen

time6 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Citizen

New GBV series sheds light on SA femicide

Looking into Darkness, a powerful new true crime series hosted by forensic investigator David Klatzow, premieres on SABC 3 at 20:30 on July 9. Klatzow turns his gaze towards femicide, telling stories bound by one chilling fact – the victim in each case was a woman. Ahead of its national release, an intimate community screening was held at the KOL Cafe in Meadowlands, Soweto, on June 28. ALSO READ: Entities collaborate for GBV awareness campaign in Protea Glen The series focuses on GBVF, with stories told through the voices of survivors' families. Some victims featured, including the late Tshegofatso Pule, are from Meadowlands. Each hour-long episode delves into the brutal realities behind SA's high femicide rate – over 10 women are killed daily, according to the SAPS. The UN Women (2024) identifies Africa as having the highest femicide rate in the world, making this series timely and deeply relevant. Family, friends and residents of Meadowlands came together for the screening of the late Tshegofatso Pule, assassinated by the father of her child when pregnant. Co-producer Enver Samuels said the production team often worked on international true crime content but felt it crucial to bring this story home. 'GBV is prominent not just globally, but in our communities. We work and produce a lot of crime series that happen overseas, and as painful as it is, we wanted to raise awareness by telling these stories here,' he said. The series not only investigates the crimes but also explores their emotional aftermath. Dramatic re-enactments, survivor testimonies and probing analysis offer raw insight into the trauma endured by those left behind. Tumisang Katane, Pule's uncle, shared the family's continued struggle, 'Even after five years, the pain hasn't eased. ALSO READ: Entities unite to bring GBV awareness in Naledi 'We hope this story encourages others to leave when they see the first red flag; it could save their life,' he said. Botlhale Modisane, the spokesperson for the Tshegofatso Pule Foundation, noted the significance of the screening location. 'This is where Tshego used to spend time. The episode, titled Strange Fruit, will be emotional. It's detailed, with re-enactments that portray what really happened,' he said. 'A lot of research went into this, and we hope the community walks away with lessons that can protect others.' Looking into Darkness explores the heart of darkness but also calls for empathy, courage and change. Be moved, held and haunted by stories looking deep into the heart of darkness. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!

Mutilated body of 14-year-old girl found in Roodepoort
Mutilated body of 14-year-old girl found in Roodepoort

News24

time02-06-2025

  • General
  • News24

Mutilated body of 14-year-old girl found in Roodepoort

The mutilated body of a 14-year-old girl was found in Roodepoort, Gauteng, on Sunday. 'The police are investigating a case of murder following the discovery of a body of a 14-year-old teenage girl at Durban Deep,' police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said. 'The mutilated body was found in an open veld by a passer-by who notified the police.' An investigation is under way. 'Resources have been mobilised to ensure that culprits responsible for this heinous attack are behind bars and brought to book. Police are calling upon on any person to assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the culprits to contact the Crime Stop line at 08600 10111,' she added. News24 understands the body was found near to where the remains of Tshegofatso Pule were found in June 2020. The 28-year-old was eight months pregnant when she was killed.

From Uyinene to Olorato: GBV cases that sparked a national outcry
From Uyinene to Olorato: GBV cases that sparked a national outcry

The Herald

time31-05-2025

  • General
  • The Herald

From Uyinene to Olorato: GBV cases that sparked a national outcry

As South Africa grapples with an alarmingly high rate of gender-based violence (GBV) incidents, numerous cases have sparked a widespread outrage and calls for urgent action. Nine-hundred-and-fifty seven women were murdered between July and September 2024 and thousands more were victims of attempted murder. The recent murder of Olorato Mongale has reignited the debate on GBV Here are some notable cases that have shocked the nation. 1. Olorato Mongale, 30 What seemed to be an innocent date turned into a nightmare for Mongale. Her body was found near Lombardy West after she went on a date with her alleged killer. The man allegedly drove with the victim, killed her and dumped her body. 2. Uyinene Mrwetyana, 19 A University of Cape Town student was brutally raped and murdered inside a post office in 2019. She went to the post office to collect a parcel she had bought online. 3. Tshegofatso Pule, 28 Her heavily pregnant body, covered in blood, was found hanging from a tree after she was shot dead in June 2020 in Durban Deep, Roodepoort. She was eight months pregnant at the time. The police established that her boyfriend, Ntuthuko Shoba, hired a hitman to kill her. He was sentenced to life in prison in 2022. 4. Reeva Steenkamp, 29 A model and reality TV star who was shot and killed by her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius, in 2013, claiming that he thought it was an intruder. The case drew international attention and raised questions about domestic violence and gun control. 5. Nosicelo Mtebeni, 23 The Fort Hare student was brutally killed and dismembered in August 2021 by her boyfriend. Her body parts were found in a suitcase near a dump site in East London 6. Karabo Mokoena, 22 The young woman was brutally murdered by her boyfriend Sandile Mantsoe who initially claimed Karabo committed suicide in April 2017. She went missing and her body was found a few days later burnt in a field in Lyndhurst, Johannesburg. Her case sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice. 7. Chesnay Keppler, 22 A crime prevention warden who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, a police officer, in 2022. 8. Gontse Ntseza, 19 A murdered young woman whose body was found under a bridge in Hammanskraal in 2024 after going missing after a night out with friends. 9. Nomsa Jass, 26 Jass went missing after she left her place of work in Potchefstroom, North West. Her body was found in Carletonville in Gauteng. 10. Hannah Cornelius, 21 Cornelius, a Stellenbosch university student was abducted by a gang in Stellenbosch in May 2017 after a night out, which led to her being raped and murdered.

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