The ANC caucus condemns the brutal killing of the Gqeberha-based whistle-blower and gender activist, Ms Pamela Mabini, who was shot outside her home on Friday, 7 March 2025.

The founder of the Maro Foundation and Daily Dispatch Local Hero 2023 Pamela Mabini was sitting in her parked car when she was gunned down.

The 46-year-old activist was known for supporting female victims of crime, assisting the needy with food, clothing, school uniform and sanitary towels. She regularly attended court proceedings of perpetrators who committed crimes against women. She made it her mission to ensure the police and our courts brought perpetrators to justice. The brutality inflicted on her demonstrate that violent criminals have no regard for the lives of South Africans.

Her death must move communities to work together more closely as citizens and in partnership with the police to prevent violence and to identify perpetrators in instances where attacks result. We call on anyone who has information on killing of Pamela to play your role in making South Africa safer by sharing information with the police or community police forums.