South Africa: Cosatu Condemns Rape and Murder of Lesbian

press release

The Congress of South African Trade Unions angrily condemns the brutal rape and murder of 18-year-old Gift Makau. She was found dead in Tshing, Ventersdorp, on Friday 15 August 2014 after reportedly being raped and strangled with wire and a shoelace; a running hose had been forced into her mouth.

COSATU sends its deepest condolences to her family and friends.

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