GAUTENG, South Africa – The tragic case of Olorato Mongale, who was brutally murdered in what police now believe is part of a wider criminal syndicate targeting young women, has taken a chilling new turn.
As the nation reels from the 30-year-old’s death, another alleged victim of the same syndicate has come forward—claiming she recognized the voice of one of her kidnappers during a recent SABC News broadcast.
🎥 “That’s Him”: Victim Says She Recognized Voice in TV Interview
In a spine-tingling twist, the woman—whose identity remains protected for her safety—says she instantly recognized the voice of a man interviewed by SABC News as the same man who kidnapped and robbed her in 2024.
The man appeared in a blurred, anonymous SABC interview following the police shooting of Philangenkosi Makhanya, the prime suspect in Olorato’s murder. In the interview, the unidentified man claimed to have convinced Makhanya to surrender to police—a surrender that never happened, as Makhanya was gunned down before it could take place.
But the victim claims the interview wasn’t just coincidence. She says his voice triggered a flood of traumatic memories.
“I knew it immediately—it was the same voice I heard when I was kidnapped,” she said. “He told me I was a slay queen who flaunted her lifestyle, and that’s why I was a target.”
⚠️ Crime Syndicate Under Scrutiny
This new revelation adds another layer of horror to what authorities now suspect is a coordinated criminal ring preying on young, social-media-active women.
While Makhanya is now deceased, another suspect, Bongani Mthimkhulu, remains on the run, and now attention is turning toward the man in the SABC interview.
Law enforcement sources have not yet confirmed whether the man interviewed is under investigation, but pressure is mounting for authorities to follow up on the woman’s claims.
🕯️ After Olorato: More Victims Are Speaking Up
Since the death of Olorato Mongale, several women have come forward detailing eerily similar experiences. Many were lured or followed after sharing glimpses of their lives online, often labeled as “slay queens” by their attackers.
This chilling update reminds us that Olorato’s case may just be the tip of a dark iceberg. As the investigation deepens, the bravery of survivors speaking out may be the key to exposing the full extent of this disturbing syndicate.
