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Nasiphi Dutywa, 41, and her nine-month-old baby girl, Ovayo, lifeless bodies were found in the boyfriend’s bed in Soweto, Johannesburg, on 9 April 2026. It is alleged that Nasiphi told her sister she was planning to move out of her boyfriend's home with her baby. On the day Nasiphi was meant to leave, her sister reportedly received several calls from Nasiphi’s boyfriend, who claimed there had been a serious conflict and asked the family to come to the house. When family members arrived, the house was quiet, and Nasiphi and her babies' lifeless bodies were found in the bedroom. The bodies were later taken to the mortuary and released to the family almost two weeks later. According to the family, they were given very little communication during the investigation, but received information in the postmortem report indicating alleged poison ingestion. To date, no one has been arrested. We are heartbroken by the loss of those two beautiful souls. When is enough, enough? #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth #mothersday

Megan Kleinkie, 31, was allegedly murdered by her husband in their flat in Roodepan, Northern Cape, on 26 December 2025. After Megan’s body was found, it was initially believed that she had suffered a heart attack. However, family members insisted that a post-mortem be conducted due to suspicions of domestic violence. The post-mortem ruled out a heart attack and revealed that she died from head trauma. The husband was arrested, and bail was denied. Megan leaves behind her three children, aged 15, 13, and eight. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth

Lebo Molautsi, 26, was allegedly strangled to death by her ex-partner in her residence room in Seshego, Limpopo, on 26 January 2026. It is further alleged that just hours earlier, the same man had severely assaulted another woman in Mookgophong, leaving her fighting for her life in ICU. The suspect fled the scene and is currently on the run. SAPS have launched a manhunt in connection with charges of murder and attempted murder. It is alleged that just hours earlier, the ex-husband had also severely assaulted another woman in Mookgophong. The suspect fled the scene, and police launched a manhunt in connection with attempted murder and murder. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. When is enough, enough #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth

On 21 January 2026, the lifeless body of a woman was found along the embankment of a river in Emmarentia, near Bramfontein in Johannesburg. The discovery was made in the afternoon when a resident walking through a nearby park noticed a body in the river area between John McKenzie Drive and Emmarentia Dam. The woman, believed to be in her twenties, was allegedly raped and strangled to death. As of 22 January, she had not yet been identified. A case of murder has been opened, and no arrests have been made.

Lucia Thembisile Mashiyane, 32, and her children, Bokamoso, 7, and Karabo Ngele, 4, were allegedly murdered by her husband near Kwaggafontein, Mpumalanga, on 24 October 2025. It is alleged that the husband, Jacob Ngele, asphyxiated Lucia and poisoned the children. After calling and confessing his actions to a family member they had visited earlier, he reportedly drove the family car to a secluded area with the deceased family inside and set it on fire. He later returned home and is said to have taken his own life by ingesting poison. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet three other beautiful souls. When is enough, enough? #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth

Anneke “Nicky” van Heerden, 54, lifeless body was found at Keurbooms Beach, Plettenberg Bay, on 18 January 2026. It is alleged that police responded to reports of a woman screaming and discovered Nicky’s body next to a vehicle, with severe injuries. The vehicle found at the scene is believed to belong to the suspect. Bevan van Druten, 53, alleged to be Nicky’s new partner, was arrested the following day and charged with murder. Since the arrest, multiple women have reportedly come forward to share past encounters with the accused, describing aggressive behaviour. It is further alleged that at least six women have taken out protection orders against him. Nicky had introduced her new partner to her family just one day before she was murdered. She was a former police detective who dedicated her life to protecting others. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. When is enough, enough? #womenforchange #unburythetruth

Sebolaishi Leso, 34, was allegedly stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend in Ga-Mapetleke village, Mogalakwena, Limpopo, on 5 December 2025. It is alleged that she was approached by her ex-boyfriend, 41, and stabbed before he fled the scene. Sebolaishi succumbed to her injuries and was declared dead at the scene. The ex-boyfriend was later arrested. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. When is enough, enough? #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth

Ndinainwi Mabuke, 30, was allegedly shot to death in Venda in Limpopo on 10 October 2025. It is alleged that Ndinainwi was about to board a taxi when she was shot at close range. Two other people were also wounded in the attack. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder. Her killing occurred just days before she was scheduled to testify in a rape case she had reported in Cape Town. Many community members believe her murder was connected to this case. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. When is enough, enough? #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth

Nhlalwenhle Magwaza, 7, lifeless body was found in Phezukomkhono, Mbumbulu, south of Durban, on 8 January 2026. She had been reported missing on 23 November 2025 after going to a nearby tuck shop. Her remains were later discovered in a stream a short distance from her home. It is alleged that the suspect approached a sangoma, demanding a cleansing ritual at knifepoint, claiming to be experiencing persistent nightmares and sleeplessness linked to the missing child. During the consultation, the suspect allegedly confessed to the crime to the sangoma and told him that her remains were in a nearby stream. The sangoma allegedly informed family elders, who insisted that the matter be reported to the police. The following day, police recovered Nhlalwenhle’s shoes and bones at the scene. The suspect was arrested on the same day. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful little soul. When is enough, enough? #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth

Nthabiseng Mondli, 33, was found lifeless near a local sewage area in Bloemfontein on 23 October 2025. She was reported missing by her family approximately three weeks before her body was discovered. It is alleged that she was last seen with her boyfriend, with whom she had an allegedly abusive relationship. To date, no one has been arrested. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth

Velia Angelique Strydom, 39, lifeless body was found in bushes near Red Bridge outside of Knysna, Western Cape, on 12 December 2025. Police confirmed that Velia’s body was found in an advanced stage of decomposition and that her boyfriend, Mervyn Bock, 40, was arrested and charged with her murder. Velia leaves behind her four children. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. When is enough, enough? #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth

Juanita Vermeulen, 42, lifeless body was found in the boot of her vehicle at a shopping centre in Brackenhurst, south of Johannesburg, on 9 January 2026. She had sustained multiple stab wounds and was declared dead at the scene. Police confirmed that Juanita’s husband, Freddie Vermeulen, was identified as the primary person of interest, traced, and arrested. The husband had allegedly just moved out of their family home. Juanita leaves behind her nine-year-old child. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. When is enough, enough? #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth

Zethu Mlanji was allegedly shot to death in her home in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, on 1 February 2024. Three men were reportedly arrested in connection with her murder. One of the suspects is allegedly her husband, who is also a detective at SAPS Lusikisiki. He was reportedly released on bail without the knowledge of Zethu’s family. It is alleged that Zethu was murdered in front of her children and grandmother. We are heartbroken by the loss of yet another beautiful soul. When is enough, enough? #WomenForChange #UnburyTheTruth