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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 — Deadbody recovery
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 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 DetailsSibusiso 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 DetailsLeisel de Jager Allegedly Murdered by Werner de Jager, Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
In October 2021, Leisel de Jager, a beloved local pastor in Amanzimtoti, South Africa, was found murdered at her home. Her husband, Werner de Jager, was the prime suspect from the beginning. The crime scene …
State/Province: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | City/Region: Amanzimtoti | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Oct. 13, 2021
View DetailsAnnie Dewani, Vinot Deutscher, and others Kidnapped by Praka Stewani, Simado Quabe, and others, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Annie Dewani, a 28-year-old newlywed, was murdered during her honeymoon in South Africa. She and her husband Shen Divan had a lavish wedding in Mumbai but were reportedly unhappy in their marriage. During their honeymoon …
State/Province: Western Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Cape Town | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Nov. 13, 2010
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 DetailsDilly Scholtz Disappearance Involving George Thompson, Rhondos, Western Cape, South Africa
Dilly Scholtz, a 26-year-old woman from Rhondos, Western Cape, South Africa, was murdered on July 3, 1961. She disappeared while walking 59 meters from her home to her car garage. Her body was found six …
State/Province: Western Cape, South Africa | City/Region: Rhondos | Incident Type: Murder | Date: July 3, 1961
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