'Enough is enough': Vigils held for murdered women in South Africa
Runners in South Africa held vigils to honor murdered women, including Elizabeth Moselakgomo, following a series of femicides in the Kempton Park area. The community is calling for government action and increased safety for women.
Why it matters
The protests highlight the urgent and widespread issue of gender-based violence in South Africa and the public demand for systemic protection.
'Enough is enough': Vigils held for murdered women in South Africa Close Runners gathered in South Africa to pay tribute to Elizabeth Moselakgomo after her body was found east of Johannesburg.
She is one of nine women found in the Kempton Park area , since July.
The jogger, known as "Tsontso", went missing during a routine run.
Runners organised an event in city of Centurion to honour her and defend women's right to run freely.
"This is for her - we just want to live and go running and come back home without having to think that it may be one of us", said Nonhle Mpohlo.
In Cape Town, people gathered in a vigil to honour the victims and called on the government to act.
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