The murder of Olorato Mongale has sparked outrage in South Africa, shedding light on the epidemic of violence against women. Mongale, a master's student, was found dead after her date on May 25, prompting her friends to raise concerns about her safety. Her alleged killer was killed by police shortly after the incident, but another suspect remains at large. Police report that these men are linked to a broader pattern of romance scams that have victimized over 20 women. South Africa's femicide rates highlight a severe societal issue tied to historical violence, poverty, and substance abuse.
Cameron Kasambala stated, 'Women die no matter what they do... It's rooted in our violent history and exacerbated by poverty and substance abuse.'
Statistics from South African police indicated that more than 27,600 people were murdered in a year, with 5,578 of them being women.
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