Lebo Molautsi, 26, was allegedly strangled to death by her ex-partner in her residence room in Seshego, Limpopo, on 26 January 2026.
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Police further allege that just hours before Molautsi’s killing, the same man had brutally assaulted another woman in Mookgophong, leaving her in a critical condition in ICU.
The suspect fled both scenes and has since gone into hiding. SAPS have launched a manhunt for the suspect, identified as Dennis Tlhako, who is wanted on charges of murder and attempted murder.
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The killing has sparked outrage and renewed concern over gender-based violence, as another young woman’s life is lost under tragic circumstances.
