THRONGS of social workers picketed outside the Pinetown Magistrates Court calling for the court not to grant bail to a police officer who killed two girls in KwaNyuswao,utside Durban on Friday night. It is alleged that 18-year-old Enhle Majola and Sthembile Ngobese (24)were shot multiple times and 11 spent cartridges were found on the scene. It is believed that the firearm that the used could have been a service pistol.

NOT ABOVE THE LAW

KZN MEC for Social Development Nonhlanhla Khoza has called on the justice system to grind the policer officer accused of killing two young women. The two women were found murdered at the back of the house of the 23-year old police officer.It is alleged that the police officer was in a romantic relationship with both the deceased.Khoza said that it was disturbing to learn about the brutal murder of innocent young women. "We find solace in the fact that the police officer is in custody. No one should be above the law. Because this is a police officer was arrested, we believe he will be able to shed light with the law enforcement on what exactly happened.By giving women killers harsher sentences, our courts will send a message to these abusers that their actions will not be tolerated," said Khoza

HE MUST ROT IN JAIL

The mother of the 18-year old Enhle Majola's mother, Nonjabulo, said that they want justice and the accused police officer to rot in jail. "I'm still trying to process this and come to terms with the news that my angel is no more. It is difficult and we want answers as to why he killed our daughter. You can't go around dating two people and fail to handle your relationship, that's if they were dating as people are claiming. We request that you give us space during this time," she said.

SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILIES

Khoza further said that anyone who commits atrocities against women deserved no mercy from the criminal justice system."We must unite and call for justice for both deceased and we need to support both families after losing their loved ones. In memory of these women who perished in the hands of criminals, we must move with speed to put these murderers behind bars," she said.Khoza further said, "The law must be equally harsh to all officers who believe they are above the law. As a collective in society we must need to resolve to fight the scourge of Gender Based Violence. We remain firm and unshaken to fight the abuse and murder of women and children."

TWO BODIES FOUND AT PARKING LOT

In another incident, two naked bodies of women 17 and 30 were found in Isiphingo, in the South of Durban on Sunday afternoon. The bodies were found naked and dumped at the parking lot at Jeena's warehouses..The women had visible injuries on their bodies and were naked. It is believed that the deceased do not reside far from the crime scene.