A tragic incident occurred in Zwelisha, KZN, where a 31-year-old sexual predator was beaten to death by the community. The victim had allegedly sexually assaulted four girls, aged between four and eleven, last year. He would lure them to a local tuck shop, buy them snacks and sweets, and then assault them.
According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the suspect was spotted by a parent of one of the victims near Phoenix, KZN, and was apprehended by the community. Unfortunately, the mob's anger turned violent, and the suspect was beaten to death.
RUSA officers arrived at the scene at approximately 13:16 and found the deceased lying on a sofa outside a residence. He had suffered blunt force trauma and whip marks to his body.¹
This incident highlights the devastating consequences of mob justice and the importance of allowing the law to take its course.