Helder Isidiro

Family struggling to come to terms with death of alleged Tinder serial rapist victim

One of the families of the alleged Tinder serial rapist’s murder victims says they are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their loved one. Helder Isidro appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today, where he faces charges relating to the murder of at least two women and the sexual assault of dozens of others. The 36-year-old was arrested following multiple complaints of sexual violence and murder. Prosecutors […]

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2025 in Review | GBVF crisis: A year of tragedy, outrage and calls for action

As gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) continued to dominate the headlines across the country, ordinary South Africans took a bold stand against the scourge. Growing public pressure compelled President Cyril Ramaphosa to respond, ultimately declaring GBVF a national disaster — a recognition of the scale and severity of the crisis, and a clear signal that all sectors of society must work together to protect women and children. National Protests and […]

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Eersterust community demands justice as the alleged ‘Tinder Killer’ faces new charges

The mother of one of the victims of the alleged "Tinder Killer", Helder Isidro, says he deserves to spend the rest of his life behind bars, warning that he may commit more heinous crimes, if he is set free. Isidiro appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Wednesday, in connection with two separate cases, both involving violent abuse against women. The 37-year-old was arrested in early August after police discovered […]

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