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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)
8 case(s)
4 case(s)
4 case(s)
2 case(s)
2 case(s)
1 case(s)
Cases in South Africa: Outcome — Arrest made
Rethabile Harriet Mosime Allegedly Murdered by Martin Modikoe, Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
Rethabile Harriet Mosime, a 23-year-old mother of two from North West Province, South Africa, was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend Martin Modikoe after she ended their relationship on June 18, 2026. The fatal …
State/Province: North West, South Africa | City/Region: Rustenburg | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: June 18, 2026
View DetailsNomzila Madinane, Kheshi, and others Allegedly Murdered by Ex-boyfriend, KwaNyuswa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nomzila Madinane, a young pharmacist in KwaNyuswa, KwaZulu-Natal, was shot and killed inside her newly opened pharmacy on May 19, 2026. Three armed men stormed the pharmacy, shooting Nomzila, her cashier, and her private security …
State/Province: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | City/Region: KwaNyuswa | Incident Type: Murder | Date: May 19, 2026
View DetailsMinenhle 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 DetailsSebolaishe Eniffar Leso Allegedly Murdered by Thabo Monyane, Mogalakwena, Limpopo, South Africa
Sebolaishe Eniffar Leso, a 34-year-old former ward councillor and community leader from Ga-Mapetleke village in Mogalakwena, Limpopo, was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend Thabo Monyane, a South African National Defence Force soldier, on 5 December …
State/Province: Limpopo, South Africa | City/Region: Mogalakwena | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Dec. 5, 2025
View DetailsSandy Nyathi Murdered by Wife of Sandy Nyathi, Raghanya, and others, Siyinyathi, South Africa
On December 3, in Siyinyathi, South Africa, Sandy Nyathi was killed in a staged roadside attack. His wife orchestrated the murder by hiring three teenagers to kill him for a promised sum of 15,000. The …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Siyinyathi | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Dec. 3, 2025
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 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 DetailsDr Nondumiso Ngcobo Allegedly Murdered by Sifiso Vusumuzi Sibanyoni, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Dr. Nondumiso Ngcobo, a South African doctor, was allegedly murdered in a targeted hit orchestrated by her estranged husband, Sifiso Vusumuzi Sibanyoni, amid divorce proceedings and disputes over their joint estate. The couple had a …
State/Province: Mpumalanga, South Africa | City/Region: Mbombela | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Nov. 19, 2024
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