By REGINALD KANYANE
20 June 2026 – The Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in the North West on Friday expressed concern about escalating incidents of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). This follows the latest incident in which a woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Tlhabane, near Rustenburg.
According to authorities, the deceased, Rethabile Hariet Mosime (23) was stabbed multiple times with three knives by her boyfriend who was reportedly enraged by her decision to break up with him. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday afternoon at their rental premises located along Mabalane Street in GG Section.
MRM Provincial Convenor, Pastor Lesiba Kgwele said: “There is no justification for this level of persistent senseless violence targeted at women who happen to be the most vulnerable in society. The extent to which toxic masculinity accounts for the high prevalence of GBVF incidents calls for urgent intervention as this has reached unacceptable proportion.
“Our major concern is that victims are getting younger, further perpetuating generational trauma that has the potential to deepen the crisis if not nipped in the bud.”
Kgwele further conveyed his heartfelt condolences condolences to the Mosime family mourning the death of their daughter and welcomed the swift arrest of the alleged perpetrator. He added that men must realise that they do not own women that they are involved with.
“They should accept their inalienable right to end relationships that are toxic, threaten their safety and very existence. Those struggling with accepting this eventuality must seek urgent professional help, instead of taking matters into their own hands.
“We call on the criminal justice system to deliver justice for GBVF victims and not grant bail to perpetrators. A stiffer sentences will restore public confidence in law enforcement, prosecution and the judiciary as well as serve as a deterrent,” said Kgwele.
Meanwhile, the assistant teacher and mother of two, Masego Mosweu, allegedly brutally murdered last Friday by her husband of 18 years charged with her murder is to be buried Saturday morning at Dithakong village cemetery outside Mahikeng.
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