SECURITY PERSONNEL PARTY OF SOUTH AFRICA CALLS FOR HARSHER PENALTIES FOR PERPETRATORS OF GBV AND FEMICIDE AFTER 8 BODIES DISCOVERED

Sello Shulas Mashula
President of Security Personnel Party of South Africa (SPPSA)

By Sello Mashula
President and Founder Security Personnel Party of South Africa (SPPSA)

The Security Personnel Party of South Africa (SPPSA) is deeply concerned about the killing of women in Kempton Park and surrounding areas, and strongly condemns the ongoing femicide crisis.

This comes after the discovery of 8 bodies of women in Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein, Clayville and Kwa-Thema between July and September 2026.

Police have confirmed one suspect was arrested in connection with the first murder on 15 July and remains in custody, while a multidisciplinary task team including the Investigative Psychology Unit is investigating possible links.

One victim has been identified as 38-year-old runner Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo.

Every day a woman is killed in South Africa. Statistics indicate between 7 to 15 women are killed daily.

South Africa has one of the highest per capita rates of femicide and gender-based violence in the world, prompting ongoing national and international calls for systemic reform.

As the Security Personnel Party of South Africa, we state the following:

1. Public Safety Warning:

We urge women in and around Kempton Park, Tembisa, Olifantsfontein and Tshwane to exercise extreme caution, avoid isolated spaces, and not run or walk alone, particularly in poorly lit areas. This aligns with the SAPS warning issued on 12 September.

2. State of Emergency:

We call for Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) to be declared a national emergency and disaster.

3. Law Enforcement:

We call on government to deploy more law enforcement, increase patrols, increase visibility, and intensify investigations. We welcome President Ramaphosa’s directive that no stone be left unturned.

4. Harsher Sentencing:

We call for harsher penalties, including the death penalty, for perpetrators of GBV and femicide.

5. Community Vigilance:

We call on residents of Ekurhuleni and Tshwane to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike on 082 465 7249 or via the MySAPS App.

6. CCTV Infrastructure:

We call for government to urgently install CCTV cameras across Gauteng to assist in crime prevention and detection.

These criminals have created fear and anxiety for families and women across the country.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the families during this extremely painful time.