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June 18, 2026
Top Motives and Outcomes in South Africa
Top Motives
- Jealousy — 22 case(s)
- Control/domination — 18 case(s)
- Money / Financial Gain — 17 case(s)
- Revenge — 11 case(s)
- Eliminate romantic partner — 9 case(s)
Top Outcomes
- Arrest made — 36 case(s)
- Legal case ongoing — 30 case(s)
- Homicide during marriage — 26 case(s)
- Deadbody recovery — 15 case(s)
- Investigation still ongoing — 14 case(s)
State / Province Case Counts in South Africa
11 case(s)
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1 case(s)
Cases in South Africa: Motive — Revenge
Sibusiso Sithebe Allegedly Murdered by L Mangu and Mangu, Sang, South Africa
Sibusiso Sithebe, a 32-year-old taxi driver and father of two, was murdered in an insurance scam involving his ex-girlfriend L Mangu and her husband Mangu. The couple lured Sithebe to their home under false pretenses, …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Sang | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Jan. 1, 2022
View DetailsTshepang Pitse Murdered by Flavio Cabangan, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Medical student Tshepang Pitse was in a secret romantic relationship with her cousin, Flavio Cabangan. The source describes a prolonged pattern of alleged isolation, financial control, threats, emotional abuse, and physical violence. After Tshepang left …
State/Province: Gauteng, South Africa | City/Region: Johannesburg | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Oct. 6, 2021
View DetailsLeon Brits Murdered by Suretha Brits, Enrich Williams, and others, Pofadder, Northern Cape, South Africa
Leon Brits, a hotel owner in Pofadder, South Africa, was killed at his home on 7 October 2020. His wife, Suretha Brits, was later identified as the alleged mastermind after arranging payments and logistical information …
State/Province: Northern Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Pofadder | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Oct. 7, 2020
View DetailsOctavia Engelhorn, Maximo Engelhorn, and others Allegedly Murdered by Mario Di Yella, Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
According to the source, divorced father Mario Di Yella allegedly killed his three-year-old twins, Octavia and Maximo Engelhorn, during a planned visitation in Hout Bay on 2017-04-06. The account describes a prolonged divorce and custody …
State/Province: Western Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Hout Bay | Incident Type: Family Homicide | Date: April 6, 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 DetailsKgomotso Lelo Love Line Abina Kauno Allegedly Romance Scam by Husband Innocent and Syndicate, Cape Town, South Africa
Kgomotso Lelo Love Line Abina Kauno, known as Miss Leo from Real Housewives of Cape Town, and her husband Innocent, along with a pastor and church members, were involved in a romance scam syndicate. They …
State/Province: Western Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Cape Town | Incident Type: Family Homicide | Date: Jan. 1, 2015
View DetailsAndrea Venter Disappearance Involving Kot Jansen Fanfin, South Africa
According to the source, Andrea Venter dated Kot Jansen Fanfin before ending the relationship because of alleged physical and emotional abuse. She feared for her life, moved to a new apartment complex, began a new …
State/Province: None | City/Region: | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: May 2, 2011
View DetailsBeverly Francois Murdered by Sabrina Francois, Feza, and others, Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Beverly Francois, a 49-year-old Queenstown businesswoman, was found stabbed to death in her home. Initial reports described a possible burglary, but police later arrested her daughter Sabrina Francois. Court reporting stated that Sabrina arranged a …
State/Province: Eastern Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Queenstown | Incident Type: Family Homicide | Date: March 22, 2002
View DetailsRia Boer and Annette Bo Murdered by Colin Boer Junior and Mariette, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
In May 1999, Ria Boer was found strangled in her home in Johannesburg, South Africa. The incident was initially treated as a home invasion involving rape and torture, but the source reports that an investigation …
State/Province: Gauteng, South Africa | City/Region: Johannesburg | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Jan. 5, 2000
View DetailsBen Rheeder and David Rheeder Murdered by Margaret Rheeder, Algoa Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Ben Rheeder fell ill suddenly and died after a painful illness initially diagnosed as gastroenteritis. Suspicion arose around his wife Margaret Rheeder after she purchased ant poison months before his death and was found to …
State/Province: Eastern Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Algoa Park | Incident Type: Murder | Date: April 29, 1957
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
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