On New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025, a South African woman, Phindiswa Toshi Mpomposhe, was tragically stabbed to death by her boyfriend, Mkhuseli Ludidi, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. The incident occurred after an argument over her choice of clothing.
Phindiswa had gone to the beach with her sister, friends, and boyfriend to celebrate the New Year. She wore bum shorts borrowed from her sister, but her boyfriend thought the outfit was too revealing. This sparked an argument between them. Though it seemed like they had settled things, the situation turned deadly when they returned home. Mkhuseli stabbed Phindiswa in a violent act that shocked everyone.
The women’s rights group, Women For Change, released a statement on January 9, 2025, demanding justice for Phindiswa and calling attention to the dangerous rise of domestic violence. This heartbreaking incident highlights the importance of addressing such issues and protecting women from abuse.
“It is alleged that the incident stemmed from an argument between the couple, reportedly sparked by Phindiswa’s choice of clothing and socialising with friends during a New Year’s celebration,” the statement read.
“Witnesses stated that after the argument, everything appeared normal, and the group continued their celebrations before eventually going to bed.
“The sisters left for the beach while the couple was still sleeping. A couple of hours later, the family received a call from the police.
“According to the police, after the murder, the boyfriend arrived at the Harare police station in Khayelitsha covered in blood, claiming someone had been injured.
“However, he fled before providing further details, prompting a police chase.
“The boyfriend was arrested with two kitchen knives in his possession, and Phindiswa’s lifeless body was later found in Kuyasa.
“The couple had allegedly been dating for eight months, and witnesses stated that Phindiswa endured abuse for a long time and was aware it had gotten physical. We are heartbroken over the loss of such a beautiful soul. Fly high, Sister.”
