Two women, Tsakane Msithini and Fortunate Masilela, appeared in the Boksburg Magistrates Court on Monday, facing charges of murder and obstructing the course of justice in connection with the death of Jabulile Ntimba. Their case has been postponed to October 1 for bail purposes. The two women are accused of being involved in Ntimba's murder, which is one of nine reported murders of women under mysterious circumstances in Ekurhuleni since July.
According to their lawyer, Samkele Kuzani, Msithini and Masilela will bring a schedule six bail application. Kuzani confirmed that the two accused have no previous convictions and that this is their first brush with the law. The court heard that the two women will need to show exceptional circumstances if they are to be released on bail.
The murder of Jabulile Ntimba is part of a larger series of mysterious killings in Ekurhuleni. SAPS confirmed that another woman has been found dead in Dawn Park on September 17, 2026. The police are investigating possible links between the various murders, with the probe extending beyond the East Rand area.
The Ekurhuleni murders have raised concerns about women's safety in South Africa. The country's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has previously stated that women in South Africa "should never have to live in fear of men." The DA has also called on Parliament to urgently debate the scourge of GBVF (Gender-Based Violence and Femicide).
The police are seeking to establish links between the various murders, with the investigation ongoing. The SAPS has confirmed that they are following up on leads and are working to bring the perpetrators to justice. The community is urged to cooperate with the police and provide any information that may assist in the investigation.
The case of Msithini and Masilela has been postponed to October 1, when the court will hear their bail application. The two women remain in custody, awaiting the outcome of their bail application. The court proceedings are part of the ongoing efforts to bring those responsible for Ntimba's murder to justice.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is under pressure to resolve the series of murders in Ekurhuleni. The police have been urged to work tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice and to ensure that women in South Africa can live without fear of violence. The investigation into the Ekurhuleni murders continues.
Key points
- The two women, Tsakane Msithini and Fortunate Masilela, face charges of murder and obstructing the course of justice in connection with Jabulile Ntimba's death.
- The case has been postponed to October 1 for bail purposes, with the two women required to show exceptional circumstances if they are to be released on bail.
- The Ekurhuleni murders have raised concerns about women's safety in South Africa, with the police investigating possible links between the various murders.
