MEDIA STATEMENT
TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2021
Mahikeng – North West Premier, Kaobitsa Bushy Maape is saddened by the brutalmurder of a nurse, Sister Iris Mohokare whose body was discovered on Sunday, 16 October 2022 at her rented house in Ipeleng township in Schweizer Reneke. Premier Maape has condemned the murder and called for the speedy arrest of the perpetrator. “It is saddening and shocking to continue to learn of brutal murders of women despite condemnation of these barbaric incidents. New cases of gender-based violence and femicide continue to be registered with the police. We cannot continue in this manner; we must create safer communities for women” remarked Premier Maape. Sister Mohakare had recently been promoted to the position of Facility Manager of Ipelegeng Clinic and was murdered only two days after assuming her new role of ensuring the provision of dignified health care to people of Schweizer Reneke and neighbouring communities.
“We need to protect our women and children by fighting the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide. Let us never tire to report all incidents of gender-based violence. We send our condolences to her family, colleagues, and friends. May they find strength during this difficult period” Premier Maape concluded.
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Issued by Office of the Premier
