Busisiwe Skhosana, aged 25, who was allegedly raped and brutally murdered, was laid to rest on Sunday, 21 September, in her hometown of Fouriesburg, Free State. Her body was discovered dumped at Saulsville Cemetery in Atteridgeville, Pretoria.
Her burial was attended by family, friends, and community members who gathered to mourn and to call for justice and an end to violence against women. Recognised as a hardworking beauty expert and nail technician, Busisiwe earned respect and loyalty from peers and clients alike.
Her family, deeply shaken by the tragedy, has expressed both pain and outrage. Malabana Koopedi, her cousin, spoke of their hearts being “shattered” and questioned why such heinous violence continues to be perpetrated against women. The family urges law enforcement to leave no stone unturned in identifying and arresting those responsible.
According to her aunt, Ivon Molopi, the family looks forward to justice—even though they concede that no verdict can bring Busisiwe back. “We want to know what happened. Busisiwe was not a criminal. She doesn’t deserve to be killed in such a heinous manner,” she said.
The Bakoena ba Royal family also joined the call for accountability. Their spokesman, King Tsholo Mopeli, condemned the killing and appealed to the police to intensify efforts to apprehend the culprits. He remarked, “We can’t fold our arms while our community is being terrorised.”
As mourning turns into a demand for justice, the community echoes the family’s plea for transparency and action. Busisiwe Skhosana’s death has become another painful reminder of the scourge of gender-based violence, sparking calls for solidarity and stronger protective measures for women.
