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Reflection: The #SandtonShutDown march in September last year was one of many protests around the country calling for action on violence, particularly against women and children.  (Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Men, get over the ‘monsters’ myth

They’re ordinary people and need to hold each other accountable for their actions so that all genders can feel safe

On guard: Rwandan peacekeeping forces are keen to show armed militias they mean business.

Mantsoe ‘a devil in disguise’, sentenced to 32 years

The judge did not mince words in his sentencing, calling Mantsoe’s remorse ‘self-pity’

Only 107 of more than 20 000 polling stations were unable to open on Monday for special votes. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Karabo Mokoena killer caught in ‘a web of lies’

Judge Johnson said that the accused had “meticulously covered up the evidence,” but he was now “caught in a web of lies.”

Edward Zuma.

Karabo Mokoena’s family rejoices after Sandile Mantsoe is found guilty in her murder

Mantsoe was found guilty of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, murder and defeating the ends of justice

The matter continues on Thursday at the Johannesburg High Court.

Sandile Mantsoe found guilty of murdering Karabo Mokoena

Mantsoe stabbed Mokoena and tried to dispose of her body by burning her remains

The matter continues on Thursday at the Johannesburg High Court.

Karabo Mokoena murder accused will not testify

Sandile Mantsoe has pleaded not guilty to the charge and faces the possibility of life imprisonment

Only 107 of more than 20 000 polling stations were unable to open on Monday for special votes. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Security guard refutes Karabo Mokoena suicide assertion

Lucky Nongogo said when he helped Sandile Mantsoe enter his apartment, he did not sense suspicious activity

The state will close its case on Thursday

Was Mokoena alive when her body was set alight? It’s unclear

The coroner she could not determine whether Karabo Mokoena had breathed in soot because her upper and lower airways were no longer present

In his testimony De Klerk said Mantsoe took them to the location in Lyndhurst where he dumped the body in a pit

Karabo Mokoena murder accused pointed out body dumping site

When asked if Mantsoe thought he would receive any benefits from the point-out, Mantsoe allegedly responded, “[I] just want to tell the truth …”

Mantsoe is accused of killing his former girlfriend Karabo Mokoena. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Karabo Mokoena murder trial postponed

The postponement was granted after the prosecution asked to present photographic instead of lengthy video evidence to quicken the pace of the trial

The matter continues on Thursday at the Johannesburg High Court.

‘I thought no one would believe me’ — Karabo Mokoena murder accused

Sandile Mantsoe claimed he told police he thought ‘no one would believe him’ when he allegedly found Mokoena dead in his apartment

Mantsoe is accused of killing his former girlfriend Karabo Mokoena. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Police testimony alleges Mantsoe admitted a ritual sacrifice killed Karabo Mokoena

​Constable Helen Mahwete testified how according to murder accused Sandile Mantsoe, he and Karabo Mokoena took part in a ritual to give them “powers”

The matter continues on Thursday at the Johannesburg High Court.

Karabo Mokoena second ‘trial within a trial’

Constable Helen Mahwete was the sixth witness to be called to testify in the case against Sandile Mantsoe who is accused of killing Karabo Mokoena

Karabo Mokoena’s death elicited a public outcry about violence against women in South Africa.

Alleged admission of guilt allowed in Karabo Mokoena case

Police testimony that alleges Sandile Mantsoe admitted to killing Karabo Mokoena will be admissible in his trial.

On guard: Rwandan peacekeeping forces are keen to show armed militias they mean business.

Murder accused in Karabo Mokoena case appears in court

On Monday, Sandile Mantsoe her former boyfriend, pleaded not guilty to murder