Cape Town shaken by two separate murders of women within days

Two women have been allegedly murdered in separate incidents in Cape Town just days apart.

Local cricketer Tristan Perez and Mihlali Tuoane are both behind bars after appearing in court this week, each accused of killing their romantic partners.

In the first incident, 24-year-old Perez was arrested for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, 46-year-old Elana Brooke, in Heathfield on 23 March.

Brooke was initially believed to have died by suicide but following further investigation, police upgraded the case to murder.

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Brooke's ex-husband and family spokesperson, David Brooke, said they have full confidence in the justice system while urging the public to refrain from sharing false information related to the incident on social media.

"We ask for privacy as we grieve and respectfully urge everyone to refrain from further speculation or the sharing of unverified information online. We wish to focus our energy on Elana’s memory and the legal process ahead," said Brooke.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident this week, 25-year-old Entle Manzi was allegedly stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend in Parow Valley.

The suspect appeared in Bellville Magistrate's Court on a murder charge as police continue their investigation.