Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.
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"What we are going to do, I have no idea... But something must give."
— Nokwanda Matshikiza , Activist
"We are devastated with grief."
— Themba Kekana , Activist
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Murdered woman whose death has sparked national outrage over femicide.
Itumeleng Kekana was one of the victims whose body was found.
Minister of Social Development in South Africa who declared gender-based violence a national disaster.
Aunt of the murdered woman Dineo Motapane, speaking out on the violence against women.
Brother of Itumeleng Kekana, who was murdered in Ekurhuleni.
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Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.
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