Celebs Speak Out Against Women Abuse, Rape And Violence

Following the death of 22-year-old part-time student Karabo Mokoena who was allegedly killed by her lover Sandile Mantsoe after she went missing in April 2017, Mzansiville and celebrities have spoken out against the horrendous crimes against women including but not limited to abuse, rape, murder and violence.

In case you missed it, here is the media coverage on Karabo Mokoena’s life, her gruesome murder and her touching funeral send-off:

With another memorial service this afternoon of the 22year old Karabo Mokoena who was murdered and burnt by her boyfriend, the call to wear black from head to toe and red lipstick today and the 28th May is only but one way to mark the dark times we are living in.We are under siege South Africa!!! Women and girls are being raped and violated daily! The stats state that 1.2 women and children are raped every year. The brutal murders stand at a horribly alarming number. Some of the reported cases of murders in April and May: ● Popi Wawne, 24 years 💔 ● Bongeka Phungula, 28💔 ● Lerato Moloi, 27💔 ● Lindokuhle Lots💔 ● Courtney Pieters, 3💔 ● Iyapha Yamile, 4💔 ● Candice Alberts, 32 💔 A 22year old pregnant woman was gang raped 4 days ago💔, an 8 year old was gang raped in April💔 These atrocities and violation of women and children HAVE TO COME TO AN END! Men and women, we have to rise up and use our voices and SAY NO TO GENDER BASED violence! STOP THE MURDERS!!!💔💔💔💔 #EnoughIsEnough! #RealMenDontRape #NotWithOurChildren #WomensLivesMatter #CryTheBelovedCountry #LetChildrenBeChildren #StopTheViolation

A post shared by Basetsana Kumalo (@basetsanakumalo) on May 18, 2017 at 2:03am PDT

A country at war with her women and children is a country at war with itself. How long will we sit while women and children get raped and abused? Men March against women abuse. #NotInMyName #EnoughIsEnough #RealMenDontRape

A post shared by Basetsana Kumalo (@basetsanakumalo) on May 20, 2017 at 4:06am PDT

‪Live from Pretoria . Marching against femicide , rape and any kind of women abuse. #MenAgainstWomenAbuse #NotInMyName ‬

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A post shared by Refiloe Phoolo 🇿🇦 (@casspernyovest) on May 20, 2017 at 2:08am PDT

Kwanele. It’s enough.

A post shared by Somizi (@somizi) on May 18, 2017 at 2:40am PDT

Nothing as sad as a parent bury their child. As Karabo was laid to rest today 😔we say May her soul find eternal peace. #RIPKarabo Robala ka Kgotso #karabomokoena 💔 #notoviolenceagainstwomen ..

A post shared by Thembi Seete (@thembiseete_) on May 19, 2017 at 7:19am PDT

Let us unite fellow South Africans and put an end to women abuse and all sorts of shocking crimes against women. Ladies, should you be in need of more information or assistance go to: 

POWA – People Opposing Women Abuse

Address: Mitchell St, Johannnesburg, 2196
Phone: 011 642 4345

Thohoyandou Victim Empowerment Programme
Physical address: House Number 2, Old Embassy Buildings, Sibasa, Thohoyandou, Limpopo
Postal address: PO Box 754, Sibasa, 0970

Tel: 015 963 1222
Fax: 015 963 1973
Skype: tvep.exec.assistant

Email: info@tvep.org.za
Website: www.tvep.org.za

Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust 

021 447 9762 – 24 hour Crisis Line

Childline South Africa

08000 55 555

Childline National Office
Physical Address: Suite 310, 3rd Floor Cowey Park, 91 Problem Mkhize Rd, Morningside, Durban
Postal Address: P O Box 51418, Musgrave, 4062

Tel: 031-207 9108
Fax: 086 511 0032 /031 207 9082

Email: admin@childlinesa.org.za
Website: www.childlinesa.org.za

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