Almost every day there is a new hashtag about missing, raped or murdered women. It is very sad that, even on Women’s Month, the numbers keep on escalating.
Gender-based violence is a real thing in South Africa, and immediate attention on the issue is needed.Our current Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi has also touched on the issue, a number of times. Now the crisis has hit closer to home and Zozibini is shattered. It turns out that the recently murdered Kwasa Zozo Lugalo is a close family friend of the beauty queen. She is a friend to Zozibini’s younger sister, which makes her known to the family.
“My little sister’s friend, a beautiful joy to me and my family. She was stabbed to death by a boy because she didn’t want him. I don’t even know what to say. Ngxesi Malebomvu ntombi encinci. Uphumle ngoxolo,” Zozi said.
The 19-year-old was allegedly killed by a man after she refused to date him. The suspect reportedly stabbed Kwasa because he could not accept things were over between them.
