'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg
'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg.
'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg.
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- Runners gathered in South Africa to pay tribute to Elizabeth Moselakgomo after her body was discovered east of Johannesburg.
- Since July, she is one of nine women discovered in the Kempton Park area.
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- Runners organised an event in city of Centurion to honour her and defend women's right to run freely.
- In Cape Town, individuals gathered in a vigil to honour the victims and called on the administration to act.
Since July, she is one of nine women discovered in the Kempton Park area. The jogger, known as "Tsontso", went missing during a routine run.
"This is for her – we just want to live and go running and come back home without having to think that it may be one of us", remarked Nonhle Mpohlo.
In practice, the police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have pressed women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas". More regarding the murders sparking fear in South Africa. Women's rights in Africa. You are now after Women's rights in Africa.
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Taken together, the developments around ' Enough is enough' : Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
