A chilling incident has added to South Africa’s growing epidemic of violence against women.
Gauteng police are searching for a man known only as John — a pseudonym — in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Johannesburg woman Olorato Mongale.
Mongale was last seen alive on Monday when she was picked up for a date by the alleged killer driving a white VW Polo. The vehicle had cloned number plates registered to a Toyota Hilux. Her body was later found dumped in Lombardy East.
During the release of the latest crime statistics (January-March 2025), police minister Senzo Mchunu revealed a disturbing uptick in sexual offences. A total of 13,452 cases were recorded, up from 13,446 — with rape accounting for 10,688 cases.
Amid the growing crisis, public frustration is turning towards political leaders — particularly those charged with defending women’s rights.
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