Long wait for justice for families of GBV victims

WITH two tragic murders of women on the court roll in different communities, justice is finally being realised for their families years after their killings.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

In the case of Nosiphiwo James, it has taken nearly four years to reach the stage of sentencing. However, civic organisations say the case has faced another delay due to the appointment of a new magistrate.

Action Society, which was present at the case, said: “The magistrate previously presiding over the matter was not in court, and a new magistrate has now taken over the case. The matter has been postponed to February 24 for sentencing.”

James was murdered in May 2022 by her then-partner, Sivuyile Tshabile, who used a screwdriver as the weapon.

After committing the murder, he fled to the Eastern Cape and evaded arrest until Action Society assisted the SAPS in locating him.