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IN PICS | Wattville residents demand justice for Bokgabo Poo

By TIMESLIVE - 10 August 2023 - 13:17
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi

The community of Wattville on the East Rand have rallied around Bokgabo Poo's family as they seek justice after her murder.

Community members protested outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali, who was acquitted of Bokgabo's murder, is appearing after pleading guilty to the rape of a nine-year-old girl. 

Marchers wore orange, the little girl's favourite colour.

Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing.
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Tsholofelo Poo, Bokgabo’s mother, was among the many people who protested outside the Benoni magistrate's court.
Tsholofelo Poo, Bokgabo’s mother, was among the many people who protested outside the Benoni magistrate's court.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Residents of Wattville have come out in numbers to protest outside the Benoni magistrate's court where Ntokozo Zikhali is appearing. Zikhali has been acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Mother of the 9 year old who was raped by Ntokozo Zikhali could not hold back her tears after the judgement was handed dawn.
Mother of the 9 year old who was raped by Ntokozo Zikhali could not hold back her tears after the judgement was handed dawn.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi

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Ntokozo Zikhali has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a 9 years old girl in the Benoni magistrates court on Thursday to which he pleaded guilty of raping the child.
Ntokozo Zikhali has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a 9 years old girl in the Benoni magistrates court on Thursday to which he pleaded guilty of raping the child.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
August 10 2023. Ntokozo Zikhali has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a 9 years old girl in the Benoni magistrates court on Thursday to which he pleaded guilty of raping the child.
August 10 2023. Ntokozo Zikhali has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a 9 years old girl in the Benoni magistrates court on Thursday to which he pleaded guilty of raping the child.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi

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