A South African man named Jabulani Nkosi has been accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend, Boitsoko Letoaba, and concealing her body in a fridge for days.
The shocking incident occurred in the town of Evander, Mpumalanga, and has sent shockwaves throughout the community.
In the midst of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence against women and children, the residents of Evander were left terrified after witnessing a horrific scene of the gruesome murder.
It is alleged that the suspect kept the pregnant woman in the fridge before setting the house on fire.
It is further alleged that the deceased and suspect have been in a love relationship and have been staying together.
Further allegations are that the suspect mutilated the deceased’s body.
Nkosi has not yet been arrested, and the police are trying hard to lay hands on him for clarification.
The motive for the killing is still unclear, but the police believe that it may have been a domestic violence incident.
Letoaba’s family and friends are grieving over her passing and are pleading for justice.
News of her death has sent shockwaves through the Evander community.
Many residents are finding it hard to come to terms with the tragedy.
“This is a terrible tragedy,” said one local resident. “Boitsoko was a kind and loving person. We can’t believe that she is gone.”
Another resident said, “I hope that the justice system will bring the perpetrator to justice. This is a senseless act of violence.”
Domestic violence is a serious problem in South Africa.
According to a 2021 study by the Medical Research Council, one in three women in South Africa have experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner.
