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Family and friends of Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo gathered on Sunday in Pankop, Mpumalanga, for her funeral.
EKURHULENI WOMEN DEATHS

Ekurhuleni murders: a criminologist asks what we’re missing

Three people are appearing in the Boksburg Magistrate court today in connection with one of the murders. But what are we still missing about the nine deaths?

  • Gcwalisile Khanyile
9 min read
Minister Dina Pule, accompanied by the MEC for Social Development in Gauteng and the Executive Mayor of Ekurhuleni visited the Family of Ms Elizabeth Mosekakgomo to offer support.
GBV

Eight women dead as GBVF indaba confronts Ekurhuleni reality

GBVF indaba unfolds kilometres from where eight women were killed in Ekurhuleni.

  • Vivian Warby
5 min read
Families caring for adults with intellectual disabilities say they face an uncertain future as South Africa lacks enough supported-living, respite-care and community-based options.
DISABILITY AWARENESS

SA's disability care dilemma: 'Who looks after my child when I die?'

Families caring for adults with intellectual disabilities face deep uncertainty about who will provide support when parents and other caregivers can no longer do so.

  • Dr Callista Kahonde
6 min read