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South Africa
Country Intelligence Summary
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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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4 case(s)
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2 case(s)
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1 case(s)
Cases in South Africa: Motive — Jealousy
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 DetailsBanele Enoch Sibiya Allegedly Murdered by Mpokeleng Msimanga, Duduza, South Africa
On October 5, 2025, Banele Enoch Sibiya, a 30-year-old mechanic from Duduza, South Africa, was allegedly murdered by his girlfriend Mpokeleng Msimanga. After Banele arrived home late with a client's car, his girlfriend locked the …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Duduza | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Oct. 5, 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 DetailsLebo Sonwabo Moleli Mniki Missing Person Case, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
On August 28, 2025, 35-year-old Lebo Sonwabo Moleli Mniki visited his girlfriend at the Princeton Village Respublica student residence in Midrand, Johannesburg. Security CCTV footage confirmed that Lebo entered the premises around 1:00 AM, but …
State/Province: Gauteng, South Africa | City/Region: Midrand | Incident Type: Missing Person / Presumed Homicide | Date: Aug. 28, 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 DetailsKgaugelo Nnonu Marota Allegedly Murdered by Mana, Malani village, North West, South Africa
Kgaugelo Nnonu Marota, a 20-year-old woman from Maubane, North West, South Africa, was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend Mana outside a tavern in Malani village on 21 August 2025. She had recently ended the relationship …
State/Province: North West, South Africa | City/Region: Malani village | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Aug. 21, 2025
View DetailsBotshelo Moimane Allegedly Murdered by Happy Thabo Aphane, Leeuwfontein, Limpopo, South Africa
In August 2025, 23-year-old Botshelo Moimane from Mamphokgo Village, Limpopo, South Africa, was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, 31-year-old Happy Thabo Aphane. Botshelo was four months pregnant when she was stabbed multiple times in the …
State/Province: Limpopo, South Africa | City/Region: Leeuwfontein | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Aug. 19, 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 DetailsThando Mkhize Allegedly Murdered by Qiniso Sishi, Durban, South Africa
Thando Mkhize, a respected Durban-based lawyer, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Qiniso Sishi, a metro police officer, on July 28, 2025. The incident occurred at their home while Thando and their daughter were sleeping. …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Durban | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: July 28, 2025
View DetailsMmapeu Neo Hlanga Injured in Alleged Murder Attempt by Yvonne Maja, Zebediela, Limpopo, South Africa
In October 2024, Mmapeu Neo Hlanga, a 27-year-old woman from Zebediela, Limpopo, was brutally attacked with acid by Yvonne Maja, the ex-girlfriend of Neo's boyfriend. The attack left Neo severely disfigured, with lasting physical and …
State/Province: Limpopo, South Africa | City/Region: Zebediela | Incident Type: Attempted Murder | Date: Oct. 13, 2024
View DetailsBongeka Nxele Injured in Alleged Murder Attempt by Zenzele, Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Bongeka Nxele, a 26-year-old university student from Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal, was brutally attacked by her ex-boyfriend Zenzele on April 16, 2024. Zenzele, who was unemployed and a father of five, tricked his way into Bongeka's family …
State/Province: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | City/Region: Richmond | Incident Type: Attempted Murder | Date: April 16, 2024
View DetailsWandile Khambule Allegedly Murdered by Musa Khawula, Yeoville, South Africa
On March 4, 2024, Wandile Khambule was fatally stabbed by his ex-boyfriend Musa Khawula outside the home of Sweetness Japhta in Yeoville, Johannesburg. Musa was arrested and charged with murder but was later granted bail. …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Yeoville | Incident Type: Murder | Date: March 4, 2024
View DetailsJocelyn Smith Disappearance Involving Kelly Smith, Jacken Butta-Apolis, and others, Saldanha Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Jocelyn Smith, a 6-year-old girl from Saldanha Bay, South Africa, disappeared on February 19, 2024. Her mother, Kelly Smith, and her mother's boyfriend, Jacken Butta-Apolis, were the last known adults responsible for her. Both were …
State/Province: Western Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Saldanha Bay | Incident Type: Missing Person / Presumed Homicide | Date: Feb. 19, 2024
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