A group of men who call themselves The Brotherhood has shown its support for slain 17-year-old girl Amahle Quku by holding a march in Browns Farm on Sunday.
The girl’s naked body was found in the early hours of Saturday morning in Albert Luthuli Street, Browns Farm.
Resident Leonard Mzingeli, 25, has been charged with her murder.
He will return to Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on 7 July for a bail application, while authorities indicate that more charges might be added.
It is believed that Amahle, who was in Grade 11 at Sinethemba High School, was also raped.
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The Brotherhood is a social club made up of men and women from various townships.
Chairman Mncedisi Sogwangqa said after they heard about Amahle’s murder, they decided to go to her home to offer their support to her family.
He said they marched to urge men to stop gender-based violence.
“We also want to show that not all men are bad and those that are thinking of doing wrong to women must change their way of thinking,” he said.
Sogwangqa said there are a lot of young men that are being raised by single mothers, and they hope to be an inspiration to them.
Members of the United Methodist Church of Southern Africa were also part of the march.
UNITED: Brotherhood march for slain teen Amahle Quku in Browns Farm
Reverend Mvuyisi Dyantyi said they are gatvol of violence in their communities and are appealing to men to start treating women and children better.
“Men are supposed to protect women and children, and not be the ones violating them,” he said.
Amahle’s uncle Phikisile Ncapayi said they are grateful for the support as the family is battling to come to terms with the girl’s violent death.