Cop told Alex family the docket is lost after boyfriend pushed girlfriend to death

<p><strong>By Jonk WA Mashamba</strong><br />
Jonk.mash@gmail.com</p>

<p>NANGAMSO BAPATHWA ( 33) died on 29 April 2023 at a friend’s home in Kew. That was after she was allegedly pushed by her boyfriend. A family member who asked to remain anonymous said they were disturbed to see the boyfriend on the streets of Alex walking free. When the family went to Sandriham Police Station to inquire about the case , the detective who opened the case allegedly told them that the docket was lost. “We are devastated and emotionally drained that the South African justice has failed us.</p>

<p>Bapathwa stayed at 159-11th avenue with her mother and two children aged 12 and 8. She’s originally from Mthatha and she had 3 children. She was buried on the 13th of May in Eastern Cape. Gauteng Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said: “A case of murder was opened at Sandringham Police Station and the suspect was arrested. “The suspect was taken to court but the case was not enrolled by National Prosecution Authority (NPA), pending further investigation. “The family of the deceased was informed of the latest outcome. It is not true that the docket is missing.”</p>

Cop told Alex family the docket is lost after boyfriend pushed girlfriend to death

By Jonk WA Mashamba
Jonk.mash@gmail.com

NANGAMSO BAPATHWA ( 33) died on 29 April 2023 at a friend’s home in Kew. That was after she was allegedly pushed by her boyfriend. A family member who asked to remain anonymous said they were disturbed to see the boyfriend on the streets of Alex walking free. When the family went to Sandriham Police Station to inquire about the case , the detective who opened the case allegedly told them that the docket was lost. “We are devastated and emotionally drained that the South African justice has failed us.

Bapathwa stayed at 159-11th avenue with her mother and two children aged 12 and 8. She’s originally from Mthatha and she had 3 children. She was buried on the 13th of May in Eastern Cape. Gauteng Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said: “A case of murder was opened at Sandringham Police Station and the suspect was arrested. “The suspect was taken to court but the case was not enrolled by National Prosecution Authority (NPA), pending further investigation. “The family of the deceased was informed of the latest outcome. It is not true that the docket is missing.”