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June 18, 2026
Top Motives and Outcomes in South Africa
Top Motives
- Jealousy — 32 case(s)
- Control/domination — 15 case(s)
- Eliminate romantic partner — 11 case(s)
- Money / Financial Gain — 10 case(s)
- Eliminate spouse — 10 case(s)
Top Outcomes
- Arrest made — 38 case(s)
- Homicide during marriage — 29 case(s)
- Legal case ongoing — 21 case(s)
- Investigation still ongoing — 21 case(s)
- Deadbody recovery — 10 case(s)
State / Province Case Counts in South Africa
9 case(s)
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2 case(s)
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1 case(s)
Cases in South Africa: Motive — Control/domination
Minenhle Lilitha Mjali Allegedly Murdered by James, Midrand, South Africa
Minenhle Lilitha Mjali, a 22-year-old woman from Midrand, South Africa, was allegedly assaulted and murdered by her boyfriend James and three of his friends. She was strangled, wrapped in plastic, and hidden under a bed …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Midrand | Incident Type: Murder | Date: April 18, 2026
View DetailsBrooklyn Hemmero and Christina Nikki Joseph Allegedly Murdered by Kyle Francis, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
On March 3, 2026, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Brooklyn Hemmero, aged 15, and her mother Christina "Nikki" Joseph were found unresponsive in their flat. Christina discovered Brooklyn unresponsive after school and screamed for help, alleging …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Pietermaritzburg | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: March 3, 2026
View DetailsJoyce Vuyisile Ngomane Allegedly Murdered by Sipho Difference Ngomane, Ntunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa
In December 2025, during South Africa's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Sergeant Joyce Vuyisile Ngomane was allegedly murdered by her husband, Sipho Difference Ngomane, a local teacher. The abuse reportedly began in 2018 …
State/Province: Mpumalanga, South Africa | City/Region: Ntunda | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Dec. 2, 2025
View DetailsVhulondo Nevukhalanga Allegedly Murdered by Masindi, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa
Vhulondo Nevukhalanga, a 19-year-old University of Venda student, was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend Masindi at student accommodation in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. The couple appeared affectionate publicly but had a private argument that escalated to violence. …
State/Province: Limpopo, South Africa | City/Region: Thohoyandou | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Aug. 29, 2025
View DetailsLungile Cornelia Mngadi, Lungile's mother, and others Allegedly Murdered by Sergeant Sboniso Brian Mngadi, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa
On August 26, 2025, Sergeant Sboniso Brian Mngadi allegedly killed his wife Lungile Cornelia Mngadi at her mother's home in Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa. Prior to the murder, Lungile reported abuse and obtained a protection …
State/Province: Gauteng, South Africa | City/Region: Brakpan | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Aug. 26, 2025
View DetailsLerato Queen Selotole Allegedly Murdered by Mokgwakgwa Always Morwatshehla, Dumbobu, Limpopo, South Africa
Lerato Queen Selotole, a 24-year-old radio presenter and teacher assistant from Limpopo, South Africa, was murdered by her boyfriend Mokgwakgwa Always Morwatshehla. The couple shared a turbulent and abusive relationship marked by previous violent incidents, …
State/Province: Limpopo, South Africa | City/Region: Dumbobu | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Aug. 17, 2025
View DetailsKgaogelo Maake Murdered by General Manizo, General Manizo's wife, and others, Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa
On March 1, 2022, musician General Manizo shot and killed his girlfriend Kgaogelo Maake, aged 23, in Tzaneen, Limpopo. The couple had a controlling and jealous relationship. After the shooting, General Manizo fled and hid …
State/Province: Limpopo, South Africa | City/Region: Tzaneen | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: March 1, 2022
View DetailsJacques du Plessis Allegedly Murdered by Mariska du Plessis, Henley on Klip, South Africa
On the night of June 23, 2017, Mariska du Plessis called police twice, first alleging her husband Jacques was attacking her and their son, then reporting he had been shot by intruders. Investigations revealed a …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Henley on Klip | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: June 23, 2017
View DetailsThe murde of Brian Mudyiwayana by one man across the Western Cape in South Africa
Brian Mudyiwayana was convicted of murdering five women and one man across the Western Cape between 2016 and 2017. He used false promises of employment and relationships to gain trust, then controlled the narrative after …
State/Province: Western Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Swellendam | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Jan. 1, 2016
View DetailsReeva Steenkamp Allegedly Murdered by Oscar Pistorius, Pretoria, South Africa
Oscar Pistorius, a South African Paralympic athlete, was charged with the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. The incident occurred at Pistorius's home in Pretoria. Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Pretoria | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Feb. 14, 2013
View DetailsElizabeth Martins Disappearance Involving Pit Buhertus and Senette Buhertus, Liu Kama, Western Cape, South Africa
Elizabeth Martins, an 11-year-old girl described as shy and close to her mother, disappeared after being last seen with Pit Buhertus, her father's employer and a local farmer in Liu Kama, Western Cape. Pit Buhertus …
State/Province: Western Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Liu Kama | Incident Type: Murder | Date: April 13, 2007
View DetailsJaco Engelbrecht Allegedly Murdered by Anna Marie Engelbrecht, Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa
Jaco Engelbrecht was found dead at his home, with his wife Anna Marie Engelbrecht as the primary suspect. The case involved prolonged domestic abuse, coercive control, and emotional and physical violence by Jaco towards Anna …
State/Province: Gauteng, South Africa | City/Region: Krugersdorp | Incident Type: Murder | Date: June 29, 2002
View DetailsNamhla Mtwa and Sanga Nozintathu Mtwa Allegedly Murdered by Mijaisul, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Namhla Mtwa, a 35-year-old municipal employee from Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, was shot multiple times inside her car in April 2022. Her relationship with Mijaisul, a businessman from Tata, was reportedly abusive mentally, physically, …
State/Province: Eastern Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Gqeberha | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsWife of Pitsi Malepe and Older Sister of Wife Allegedly Murdered by Pitsi Malepe, Bochabelo, Limpopo, South Africa
In Bochabelo Village, Limpopo, Pitsi Malepe allegedly shot and killed his wife and her older sister before turning the gun on himself. Prior to the murders, Malepe posted a disturbing Facebook message blaming his wife …
State/Province: Limpopo, South Africa | City/Region: Bochabelo | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: None
View DetailsGabriela Kabrins Alban Allegedly Murdered by Diego Nolla, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Gabriela Kabrins Alban, a US citizen, was murdered by Diego Nolla, a Guatemalan citizen, in Cape Town, South Africa. They met at university in 2000, had a tumultuous relationship with substance abuse issues, and reconnected …
State/Province: Western Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Cape Town | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
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