# Life Sentence for Brutal Femicide in QwaQwa | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-08-01T14:08:17+00:00
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A 42-year-old man in the Free State has been sentenced to life for brutally murdering his 36-year-old girlfriend, Dibakiso Maria Motaung, during a violent argument in QwaQwa. He allegedly accused her of cheating, then repeatedly slammed her against a wall until she died from internal bleeding. Police found a panga near her body, and the case was classified as femicide. Authorities say the sentence sends a strong message: gender-based violence will not be tolerated, and offenders will face the full force of the law. This tragic case brings closure for her family and serves as a chilling warning to others. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7b19e72ab3fb4295

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