May 14, 2026

DNA Results Confirms Identity of South African Lady Murdered and Burnt By Boyfriend

By Farouk Mohammed

DNA results have confirmed the identity of the South African lady murdered and burnt beyond recognition by her boyfriend.

It was gathered that the 22-year-old lady, identified as Karabo Mokoena, was killed on the 27th of April by her 27-year-old boyfriend, Sandile Mantsoe, after a heated argument.

According to Sunday Times, Mantsoe and Karabo had a heated argument in a nightclub at Sandton, Johannesburg which later transcended into blows.

They left the club together but Karabo was declared missing afterwards.

Two days later, a passer-by found the burnt body of the 22-year-old business student in a patch of veld in Bramley and his initial thought was that she was a burnt mannequin.

Karabo had acid poured over her body, and burnt beyond recognition.

Mantsoe, who confessed to killing Karabo according to her bereaved father, faces a double count charge of murder and defeating the ends of justice.

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