Phophi Munyai

Phophi Munyai (1934 - 2006)

Brief overview:

Phophi (72), was found murdered at Tshibvumo Village on 25th March 2006. Her burnt body was discovered in a small room. Villagers are convinced that she was a victim of ritual murder as both her left hand and leg were missing. Much to the surprise of the villagers, the room in which the deceased was discovered was not burnt, but only her body had caught fire. Some villagers said they saw the deceased drinking traditional beer with a local lady the night before she died.

Family representative, Nndanduleni Nyelisani said although they are battling to come to terms with Munyai’s death, they are thrilled by the support from the community since the tragedy happened. “We will fight until to the bitter end because we know that Phophi was murdered for muti purposes. We will embark on a peaceful war until all the murderers of Phophi are arrested. They belong in prison because they are cruel and have no respect for human life. We thank community members because they made us strong when we were powerless. We know that justice will prevail as Phophi’s blood is screaming towards her killers.”

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
• The Street/Suburb
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
• Arrests
  • Police registered a case of murder and a suspect, aged between 25 and 40, was arrested.
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction

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Links to Media articles:

• https://archive.ph/O0yZs
• https://archive.ph/pY9x1