Scores sign petition opposing bail for boyfriend accused of murdering his girlfriend

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Anti-gender-based violence and femicide activists have started an online petition calling for bail to be denied to lawyer Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi who was recently arrested in connection with the murder of his girlfriend Mahlako Malebo Rabalao.

Mfocwa told TimesLIVE she decided to start the petition to add society's voice to court proceedings as many people on social media weighed-in on the case.

“Whether I like it or not, I am affected. Tomorrow it could be me or a loved one brutally murdered. I had seen a lot of people tweeting about the case under #JusticeForMahlako on Monday, but there was no call to action saying, ‘this is what we can do to help’.Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi, 30, appeared in the Alexandra magistrate's court on Monday.Mfocwa said the organisation would hand over the petition to the NPA on Monday when Mpisi appears in court for the bail application.

was initially believed, at Midrand police station, to have been an accident. Gauteng police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo told TimesLIVE after an intensive investigation the case was changed to murder. Masondo said Mpisi’s arrest was a result of a thorough investigation handled by a “seasoned investigating officer”.“Rest in peace my love. The pain I’m in is so deep. I don’t know where to begin to start picking up the pieces.

“To all those who have given comfort. It is appreciated and also to all who have given their continuous support in all ways in this dark moment. Your prayers, visits, company, financial and psychological support is highly appreciated.”

 

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