Anti-GBV activists rally in honour of slain 48-year-old Brenda Mqela
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Cape Town - Bystanders who turn a blind eye when acts of gender-based violence are committed in their neighbourhoods should do some introspection, Ilitha Labantu founder Mandisa Monakali said.
Monakali was speaking after Gugulethu civil society groups and the community congregated at the spot where the body of 48-year-old Brenda Mqela on Thursday, a daughter of Ilitha Labantu anti-GBV activist was found after she was killed allegedly by her 66- year-old boyfriend last week.
Family spokesperson Wam Mqela said the couple had an altercation and neighbours alerted the police after they heard screams coming from the house.
WATCH: Gugulethu residents protest against GBV
By Zanele Mvana
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Cape Town â Gugulethu residents took to the streets yesterday, protesting against gender-based violence (GBV), which claimed 48-year-old Brenda Mqela as the areaâs latest victim.
It was previously reported that Mqela died after dogs were set on her. It is now alleged that she was stabbed by her boyfriend, who owns dogs.
Mqela, the daughter of one of the founding members of womenâs right advocacy group Ilitha Labantu, died at her boyfriendâs home.
Ilitha Labantu founder Mandisa Monakali said it was traumatising to hear stories of women being killed.