Overstrand Mayor calls for progress report on investigation into Sisipho Mayile’s death

By Samantha Allen

Published: April 4, 2022 | 9:06 PM GMT

The Mayor of the Overstrand Municipality, in the Western Cape, Annelie Rabie is calling for a progress report of the investigation into the murder of matric student Sisipho Mayile of Zwelihle township in Hermanus. Her body was found in January shortly after she had disappeared.

The Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, Masizole Mnqasela, led a march against gender-based violence to the local police station. Rabie is calling for more information to be made available.

“We believe that it should not be necessary for anyone to have to have any kind of these marches for SAPS (South African Police Service) to actually do their work. We would like to have the progress report of have they found anyone because we believe previously, two people were arrested and were subsequently released. So what are the true facts? Today’s march underscores again that no one is above the law,” says Rabie.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.