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Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation hosts GBV awareness walk in her memory

The Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation is hosting an anti-gender-based violence awareness walk through the streets of East London on Saturday.

This is to commemorate the life of the 19-year-old University of Cape Town (UCT) student and other Gender-Based Violence (GBV) victims.

This week marked three years since Mrwetyana was raped and murdered by Luyanda Botha – a Post Office employee.

Botha received three life sentences and will not be eligible for parole for 25 years.

Mrwetyana’s murder sparked outrage and mass marches across the country over the violence against women, with, many demanding that the government put mechanisms in place to end femicide in the country.

-EWN

In other news – Video: Actress Ama Qamata’s emotional goodbye to Gomora

South African actress Ama Qamata broke down in tears while bidding farewell to a place that has been like her second home for two years, Gomora. On Instagram, the actress shared an emotional moment with the cast and crew, and thanked the show’s fans for embracing her character.

Ama Qamata

“Can’t even find the right words to type out right now … I’ll keep it simple, thank you Gomora. It’s been an absolute pleasure and privilege to be on the show. Learn More

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