The digital confession that shocked Mzansi

A 26-year-old man allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend, Kgaugelo Marota (20), stabbing her multiple times at a tavern in Maubane Village, North West, on Thursday, 21 August 2025.

After killing her, he returned home and allegedly stabbed his current girlfriend, also 20, who survived. What shocked Mzansi was his response - the alleged killer went online to post a chilling TikTok confession video that horrified viewers across the country.

The deeply disturbing case highlights both gender-based violence and how social media platforms are being used to broadcast violent crimes.

STORY BY REJOICE NDLOVU

'I can't die alone' - Girlfriend reveals horrific attack

Ikageng Kgadile survived a brutal attack allegedly by her boyfriend Lazarus "Mfana Ngwenya" Antonio on Thursday, 21 August.

After allegedly confessing to killing Kgaugelo Marota, he trapped Ikageng by blocking the door with a fridge, declaring "I can't die alone. You have to die with me." He allegedly attempted to hang her, but the rope broke. He then stabbed her multiple times, but she courageously fought back and survived the vicious assault.

Antonio allegedly held her captive until Friday 22 August 2025 before releasing her while she was still bleeding heavily. Their troubled relationship had started in November through a group chat, with Ikageng desperately wanting to leave and he refused.

STORY BY STEPHENS MOLOBI

Two cousins gunned down in dawn attack

Inseparable cousins Tshiamo Moramaga (22) and Baleseng Moramaga (21) were shot dead around 4am on Sunday, 26 October 2025 at Extension 17, Mamelodi East, Tshwane.

Found on Sompisi Street with gunshot wounds to the head, the cousins had grown up together since childhood. Tshiamo's devastated mum Itumeleng lost her only daughter. Baleseng was studying teaching and Tshiamo pursued beauty therapy courses.

Their aunt Maggie last saw them alive Saturday evening. Neighbours heard heated arguments before the shooting, with Tshiamo pleading "Please leave me alone" before gunshots rang out. One cellphone was stolen, suggesting possible robbery. Police opened a double murder case.

STORY BY AARON DUBE

Woman brutally murdered in Atteridgeville

Tshegofatso Ndebele (30) was brutally murdered in Atteridgeville, Tshwane, with her decomposed body found on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.

A 43-year-old man was arrested, leading to an emotional court appearance on Monday, 20 October. Her devastated family branded him "a devil," demanding he "rot in jail" and wanting a life sentence.

In a disturbing twist, family member Frans Moshomane revealed he knew the suspect personally, saying: He looked polite and good while deep down he was hiding his evilness." The grieving family desperately pleads for much harsher laws against GBV perpetrators.

STORY BY AARON DUBE

Man 'beheads' cousin, burns house with body inside

Slindile Mkhize (33) was beheaded allegedly by her cousin on Wednesday, 29 October in K section, KwaMashu, north of Durban.

The alleged killer placed her severed head in a bucket in his outside room and burnt the main house with her body inside. Neighbours called police when they saw the fire.

Cops found the severed head in the cousin's shack and her body on a bed in the burnt house. Slindile had a protection order against her cousin, a former dangerous whoonga addict. She was unemployed with two young kids and had returned home three months ago. The cousin was immediately arrested.

STORY BY: MBALI DLUNGWANA

Shockwaves as bright student brutally killed!

North West University is devastated by the tragic loss of student Onalenna Selebogo (21).

The third-year education student was killed allegedly by her boyfriend on Saturday, 3 August. The incident occurred during Women's Month celebrations, leaving family and friends in shock and grief. Reports suggest Onalenna was subjected to severe physical violence before her death.

The university community mourns the loss of a promising young woman who was pursuing her education dreams. Her tragic death adds to Mzansi's alarming gender-based violence statistics, highlighting the ongoing crisis facing women across the country during a month meant to celebrate them.

STORY BY: KELETSO MKWANAZI

Aunt arrested after missing niece found dead

Missing teen Inga Mphathi (18) was last seen on Sunday, 7 September 2025, and her decomposed body was tragically found on Thursday, 25 September.

Her aunt has been arrested for the alleged murder, while her boyfriend accomplice is on the run. Eastern Cape police are searching for him, believing he's hiding in Cape Town. Police spokesman Captain Welile Matyolo said Inga was assaulted and thrown over a hill.

The female suspect (35) will appear in the Ngqeleni Magistrates Court on murder charges. Mlengana Village residents are demanding justice for the brutal killing. Khula Community Project spokesman Petros Majola said the community remains in shock over the tragic incident.

STORY BY TEMBILE SGQOLANA

Best friend's goodbye: 'I'll never forget your brutality'

Sibongile Madonsela (14) was allegedly raped and murdered, with her body found with stab wounds at Tshamahansi in Zonkizizwe, Ekurhuleni on Saturday, 18 January 2025.

She had left home on Friday, 17 January 2025 with a 17-year-old boy known to the family but never returned home safely. Her sister described losing her "best friend" while neighbour Lucy Malindisa revealed the body had bruises and was "brutally killed."

Someone had covered her body with a blanket in the veld. Sibongile was buried on Saturday, 1 February in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, during an emotional funeral that highlighted the ongoing tragic crisis of violence against women and kids.

STORY BY HAPPY MNGUNI

Teen sangoma murdered for body parts

Sangoma Gontse Makhubela (19) from Jericho, North West, was brutally murdered, burnt and her remains stuffed in a plastic bag, allegedly killed for her body parts and spiritual powers.

Police found human tissue at sangoma Aizeque Zacaria Cumbuia's indumba in Winterveld. The horrific murder has terrorised the entire sangoma community, with healers struggling to wear their traditional beads as people view them as killers.

Gontse's gogo called the killer "a witch" while her aunt said they buried "ashes and a badly injured head." Cumbuia appeared in court on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, facing serious possession of human tissue charges altogether.

STORY BY AARON DUBE

Lover 'hacks' Mary to death!

THE Tema family from Limpopo is in shock after the brutal murder of Mary Tema (37). 

The incident happened on Saturday, 19 July, in Ga-Molepo, Bethel. 

Mary, a mum of two, was hacked to death allegedly by her boyfriend, Makgokgo Schoeman Modiba (43).  

She was found with severe injuries, including several open wounds and a badly injured face.  The family believes a panga was used in the attack.

STORY BY MANKALEME THEMA

Rose Baloyi murdered with a spade

Three people were brutally murdered in a spade attack in Dilopye, Hammanskraal in Tshwane, on Thursday, 30 September 2025.

A 37-year-old resident allegedly killed Rose Baloyi (33), her three-year-old son Kelebogile, and her lover Sibusiso Langatshe (32) using a spade as his weapon. The vicious attack began when he hit the playing kid with the spade. When Rose witnessed this horrific scene, she collapsed and was also struck repeatedly with the spade.

Neighbour Maggie Mokhari escaped, saying: "I ran for my dear life." The suspect hijacked a taxi, crashed, and was caught by angry residents. He appeared in court on Thursday, 2 October, facing three murder charges.

STORY BY AARON DUBE

Woman found raped and murdered at cemetery

Busisiwe Skhosana (25) was found allegedly raped and brutally murdered at Saulsville cemetery in Atteridgeville, Tshwane, on Thursday, 11 September 2025.

Her heartbroken mum Mphonyana is desperately seeking answers, asking "What had she done to deserve such a brutal murder? Why didn't the killers call me if she made any mistakes instead of taking her life?" The devastated family described Busisiwe as "a good person who worked hard to change her life," hoping police will find the killers.

Family member Mabokang Tshabalala criticised social media's "irresponsible reporting," saying they learned about her tragic death through trending posts, adding to their immense distress.

STORY BY JOSEPH MOKOALEDI

Mum's horror - identifies burnt daughter only by her foot

Evelyn Moyo (37) identified her murdered daughter Martha Moyo (19) only through her foot after she was killed and burnt with tyres in an abandoned shack on Friday, 24 October 2025 in Kekana Gardens in Hammanskraal, Tshwane.

Martha left home at 9pm after showing her mum nail pictures, promising to return safely. Evelyn received a "Please Call Me" at midnight but was blocked on Martha's phone.

While searching desperately all night, she saw smoke from the abandoned shack but thought it was drug users. On Saturday morning, she found Martha's burnt body. The family pleads for answers while police investigate.

STORY BY AARON DUBE

Olorato found dead after date with fake identity killer

Student Olorato Mongale (30) was found dead in Lombardy West, Joburg, on Monday at 4.50pm after going missing on Monday, 26 May 2025.

CCTV showed her being picked up by a white VW Polo for a date with her alleged killer, who used fake registration plates LT 57 JG GP that actually belong to a Toyota Hilux.

Her belongings were found abandoned on 9th Road in Kew. Family spokeswoman Criselda Kannada confirmed the tragic loss, warning women to be vigilant and report their whereabouts when meeting strangers or going on dates.

STORY BY TSHEPISO MONKOE

Daughter 'slaughtered like a cow' by ex-boyfriend

Lusanda Mathabela (19), daughter of Ligwalagwala FM host Given Mathabela, was murdered allegedly by her ex-boyfriend and his friend on Monday, 3 November at Mataffin, Mpumalanga.

Two suspects aged 18 and 19 appeared in Nelspruit Magistrates Court charged with murder. Her gogo described the brutal killing, saying Lusanda "was killed as if they were slaughtering a cow."

Her mum revealed that the ex-boyfriend was stalking her on Instagram after their painful breakup. Friend Francica described her as "warm and loving." The devastated family demands a harsher punishment to deter similar violent crimes.

STORY BY BULELWA MAPHANGA