GRUESOME MURDER || Thieving SA man Kills Zim Woman (36) as Children Watch
A South African man who last week brutally murdered a 36-year-old Zimbabwean woman strapping a baby on her back, while her children watched, is yet to be arrested despite being identified as the perpetrator of the gruesome murder by members of the community.
According to reports, the horrific incident took place last week in the Alberton area after the now deceased had attempted to reclaim a canvas the man had stolen from her shack to cover the roof of his own leaking shelter.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa (ZimCommunitySA), which advocates for the protection of rights of Zimbabweans living in the neighbouring country, condemned the murder and called for immediate action to bring the perpetrator to justice.
Bongani Mkwananzi, publicist of the organisation said they condemn the cold blooded murder of the woman who resided in the Emikhukhwini section of Alberton.
“With her baby on her back and her children by her side, she was savagely hacked to death by a man known to the community. This tragedy unfolded as she sought to reclaim her canvas sail, which the assailant had taken,” said Mkwananzi.
He added that this barbaric murder is just but a microcosm of the ongoing vulnerabilities and systemic injustices faced by migrants in South Africa.
Mkwananzi also took a swipe at policing authorities for claiming ‘lack of evidence ‘ in the murder case despite the community identifying the suspect.
ZimCommunitySA also noted that the inaction of the police to apprehend the suspect emboldens criminals and suggests that crimes against migrants are treated with less urgency.
The right to life, enshrined in the South African Constitution, is universal and must be upheld for everyone. Yet, migrants often suffer violence, neglect, and indifference from the justice system,” said Mkwananzi.
“We are committed to seeking justice in this case and holding institutions accountable for their constitutional duties.We urge everyone to reflect on our shared humanity. Migrants contribute significantly to the growth and diversity of society. Violence against any individual, regardless of nationality, violates the principles of justice and dignity.”
