Lamiez Holworthy Speaks on Gauteng Killings: 'Being a Woman Should Never Come With a Survival Plan'

• Lamiez Holworthy posted a powerful message on Facebook on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, reacting to the deaths of multiple women in Gauteng
• The DJ questioned why the public only learned of seven other female victims because of awareness raised by one missing woman's loved ones
• Mzansi flooded the comments with emotional responses, calling out police silence and demanding justice for the victims

DJ Lamiez Holworthy has broken her silence on the wave of femicides rocking Gauteng, writing a raw and emotional message that has resonated deeply with South Africans. Her Facebook post, shared on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, came as a police investigation into at least ten women found dead in similar circumstances across the region continues, with the deaths dating back to July 2026.

Lamiez did not hold back. "My heart breaks at the state of our country — as a mother, a daughter, a woman, as a human being who has a basic right to live — I am scared," she wrote. The mother and celebrated DJ directed sharp words at the handling of the crisis, raising the alarm about how long it took for the public to learn the full scale of the situation.

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Lamiez asks important questions

Central to her message was a question many South Africans are asking: "Truth is, had it not been for Tsontso's friends and family members bringing awareness about her going missing, when exactly would we have known that there are SEVEN other female victims found in the same or surrounding areas?! When would we have found out that there is a possible serial killer on the loose?"

Lamiez also took aim at the pattern of placing the burden of safety entirely on women. "And even with all this information — all the warnings are issued to women and children. There's never stern warnings given to the perpetrators of these heinous crimes," she said. She pointed out that the danger women face is not limited to isolated activities: "Clearly jogging during the DAY isn't safe nor is going to the POST OFFICE or simply going to school, work or even the mall."

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She closed her post with a message of gratitude for men who actively protect women, and a heartfelt plea in Sesotho: "re Kgopela go phela," meaning "we are struggling to survive."

Mzansi reacts with anger

The post drew an outpouring of emotion from South Africans who shared her anguish.

Palesa Monyaola wrote: "If it wasn't because of Elizabeth, we wouldn't know of other women found prior. And maybe if the police spoke out after finding the second/the third body, and gave out warnings, maybe Elizabeth would still be alive. It's really sad xem. It's a crime to exist as a woman."

Thaban Molebatsi called for harsher consequences: "I'm going to say this death sentence should be brought back otherwise this will go on for generations to come."

Thembi Misst praised Lamiez directly: "The only celebrity that cares about the matters affecting her country."

Mmule Nkome urged solidarity: "Let's gather with prayers ladies an all our prayer request should reach God's ears."

Malehlohonolo Podile asked: "Women's live also matter hle, why should we leave in fear."

Mphoza Poonyane added: "Yes we have the right to LIVE, God created us with Purpose."

Source: Briefly News