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A Gripping Tale of Crimes in the Peaceful Town of Worcester

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In Worcester, two men were found guilty of setting their partners on fire, resulting in their deaths. The crimes shed light on the ongoing issue of violence against women and femicides, which the National Prosecuting Authority is dedicated to fighting. Ruiter Erasmus was sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing Monica Daniels, while Richard Samuels received 15 years for killing his wife, Valencia Samuels, in a fit of rage. The incidents highlight the need for urgent attention and transformation in society to prevent such atrocities from occurring.

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A Stark Reminder: The Tragic Case of Thapelo Edwin Mojaki and the Struggle Against Gender-Based Violence

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Thapelo Edwin Mojaki, a 41yearold man from North West, South Africa, was recently sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his pregnant wife, an incident that highlights the ongoing struggle against genderbased violence (GBV). The tragic event took place on October 9, 2022, in Kolong village near Taung, forever changing the lives of the couple’s two teenage children.