Family of Kgaogelo Marota, who was killed outside a tavern allegedly by ex-boyfriend, demand justice

JOHANNESBURG - The family of Kgaogelo Marota, killed allegedly by her ex-boyfriend, are calling for justice.

The 26-year-old man posted a video on social media last week confessing to the murder.

He allegedly stabbed Marota during an altercation at a tavern in Maubane, North West.

He then attacked his current girlfriend with a knife at her home on the same night.

Thabiso Seema said his daughter, Kgaogelo Marota, was killed like an animal, something he could not forgive.

Groups of community members are protesting outside the Temba Magistrate's Court in Hammanskraal ahead of the appearance of the 26-year-old, accused of murder and attempted murder.

"Stop GBV", "Protect our girls" and "No bail" are some of the words boldly written on protesters’ placards.

Marota’s father said they were frustrated.

"He doesn’t even show remorse. You can’t confess and say, 'Yes, I did this' and give an apology like that. You can’t apologise to someone who is not there."

The 26-year-old’s girlfriend has been hospitalised.