A 23-year-old woman, Snenhlanhla Mathosi, was tragically st@bbed to death by her ex-boyfriend. The tragic incident happened at her workplace in Protea Glen Mall, Soweto, South Africa.
The incident happened on Sunday, 4 May 2025, at Pick n Pay, where Snenhlanhla Mathosi worked.
The suspect was quickly arrested at the scene.
The incident has sparked outrage across the country, with many calling for justice on social media.
Public Safety MMC Mgcini Tshwaku visited the mall and local police station following the attack.
There are unconfirmed reports that the knife used may have been bought nearby.
A 27-year-old woman was hacked to death by her landlord’s son.
Tragedy struck on Monday, May 5, in Irele town, headquarters of Irele Local Government area of Ondo State, following the d3ath of a 27-year-old woman, Bamitale Joy, who was killed by her landlord’s son, Odunayo Olomolatan.
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According to Ondo State Government-owned publication, Hope Newspaper, the victim was until the unfortunate incident, a teacher in one of the private nursery and primary schools in the community.
The incident was quickly responded to by officials of the Anti-Crime Section attached to the Irele Divisional Police Station.
According to a source close to the police in the town, a minor argument was said to have ensued between the late Joy and the 41-year-old suspect.
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The argument later escalated into a heated altercation during which she was hacked to death by the suspect.
The police source added that the suspect, whose name has not been officially released, is currently detained at the Irele Divisional Police Headquarters, where he assists the police with the investigation.
The death of the private school teacher, which came as a shock to many residents of the town, almost led to a breakdown of law and order, but was brought under control by the police.
