Friends, family gather for Karabo Mokoena memorial
The memorial service of Karabo Mokoena, whose brutal murder made national headlines, is being held in Diepkloof.
The 22-year-old's burnt body was found in a veld in Lyndhurst, north-east of Johannesburg last month.
Family and friends gathered their respects.
#KaraboMemorial The family of #KaraboMokoena arrives. Programme gets underway. @Slindelo_M pic.twitter.com/tLVPNyz7qi
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#KaraboMemorial A potrait of the 22 year old is being painted. SM pic.twitter.com/j2QrliePLq
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#KaraboMemorial Emotions high inside the Diepkloof Hall this afternoon. Members of Mokoena's spiritual group say she loved God. @Slindelo_M pic.twitter.com/a4GPp7u6HN
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Mokoena's boyfriend, Sandile Mantsoe, has been charged with her murder and is expected back in court next week.
The discovery of Mokoena's body has sparked widespread outrage, with the hashtag #MenAreTrash trending on social media.