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Uyinene Mrwetyana's brutal murder has scarred Mzansi, but Briefly.co.za explains why it is illegal to expose the identity of the man who took her life.

A woman took to social media to share a video of Uyinene Mrwetyana living and laughing while she was still alive. The video broke Mzansi's hearts.

A woman started a crowdfunding campaign to raise R30 000 for pepper spray for UCT's female students. Her initiative followed the death of Uyinene Mrwetyana and other female victims.

South Africans have taken their outrage over the continued violence against women and children to President Cyril Ramaphosa at the World Economic Forum.

Even as people filed into court yesterday, there was hope that brilliant UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana had been found safe and sound.

After months of speculation, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has elected its new chancellor. Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe will be the new lady in charge and she takes over from Graça Machel, who is completing her 2nd term.