A Tzaneen family, mourning an 18 year old Kgopotso Remember Mushwana, who was stabbed to death last week at Wisani Village, outside Tzaneen, is deeply hurt by misleading information spreading on social media concerning their loved ones.
The family said Kgopotso was not in a love relationship with Matome Masiya( 26) who repairs phones for a living.
“This is the first time I hear about the young man who took the life of my daughter and best friend. Kgopotso was in a relationship with a boy from Lenyenye township, ” said a grieving mother.
The mother confirmed that the Lenyenye family contacted them as soon as they heard about the incident and asked for permission to return her brand new sneakers, which she left at their place.
According to the family, Kgopotso left home around 10:00 pm to accompany a female friend to a hair salon.
Matome, who has been stalking that night, ambushed them and requested to talk to her, but she refused.
It is not clear which object, he used to strike her to the stomach.
It is believed that, before she took her last breath at Letaba hospital, she told the nurses that the person who pinned a object in her belly ( abdomen) is Matome, and she was never in a relationship with the suspect
It is believed that Matome had tried several times to win her over, but his proposal was turned down every time.
“I’m in pain,” said Mrs Mushwana
As police manhunt for Matome continues, she had a message for him
“If my daughter has ever wronged Matome, I wish he could have come to me and plead his case than resulting in taking her life,” said the mother
Kgopotso was an intelligent student in physics and mathematics. She passed her Grade 11 with flying colors and was excited to form part of the class of 2026.
“She wanted to become a nurse and improve my life conditions. Someone decided to take my child before her time.” said Mrs Mushwana as she withheld tears.
The family said they haven’t received any update regarding the case, and detective’s in charge of the case haven’t paid a visit at home or phone them.
Kgopotso was laid to rest on Sunday.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has strongly condemned the incident and immediately instructed the police to search for the perpetrator to face the full might of the law.
“Domestic violence is a big challenge in our Province and has been declared a national disaster by the President of the Country His Excellency Ramaphosa and anyone perpetuating it must face the consequences ” said the Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Hadebe.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is requested to contact the investigating officer , Sergeant Eric Mathebula, on 083 239 0977,Crime stop number 08600 10111.