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Gogo Francinah Mthombeni who was found murdered at her house in Ratanda, Heidelberg.
BEFORE leaving on Monday morning, 6 January, gogo Francinah Mthombeni (72) prayed with her sister for a safe journey.
However, little did she know it would be their last prayer together.
After reaching her home in Zonkezizwe, near Katlehong in Ekurhuleni, Makhetse Motloung called gogo Francinah at about 1pm to confirm her safe arrival.
Unanswered calls raise alarmBut gogo Francinah’s phone went straight to voicemail.
“It was unusual for her not to answer. I called her daughter in Bergsig, Heidelberg, who also tried to contact her, but it went to voicemail,” Makhetse said.
Sister Makhetse Motloung appeals to the killer to turn themselves in. Photo by Ntebatse Masipa
Growing worried, Francinah’s daughter, Mando Mthombeni, asked a nearby neighbour’s child in Ratanda to check on her mum.
Horrific discoveryTo their horror, gogo Francinah was discovered lying in a pool of blood.
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The police were immediately contacted, but the suspect remains at large.
Makhetse is convinced that her sister fought back against her attacker.
“The house was in disarray, with furniture overturned. My sister was strong and wouldn’t let anyone harm her without a fight. She lived alone and had never been attacked before. We want the person responsible to turn themselves in. I hope their conscience haunts them.
“The person stabbed my sister several times, but she’ll fight to bring the suspect to justice,” she added.
A daughter’s heartbreakMando Mthombeni has vowed not to forgive the person who took her mother’s life.
“My mother was strong, and we hoped to spend many more years together. The person who did this has deeply hurt us,” she said.
Gauteng poilce spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed that a murder investigation is underway, although no arrests have been made yet.
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