The murder of Tshegofatso Mabasa, a 28-year-old South African woman, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice in the country. Mabasa’s body was found hanging from a tree in a suburb of Johannesburg in June 2020, with a baby on board, which only made the incident more tragic. Since then, her case has continued to make headlines in South Africa, with many calling for the perpetrators to be brought to book.
Mabasa’s murder case has also highlighted the issue of gender-based violence in South Africa, which is a major concern in the country. According to statistics, South Africa has one of the highest rates of rape and murder against women in the world. The case has also raised questions about the police’s handling of the investigation, with some accusing them of being slow to act and not doing enough to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
The #JusticeForTshego campaign, which was started by Mabasa’s family and friends, has gained momentum on social media, with many South Africans calling for justice to be served in the case. The campaign has also highlighted the need for more to be done to prevent gender-based violence in South Africa and to support victims of such crimes.