Limpopo fomer Radio Presenter Lerato Queen Selotole Killed in Alleged Gender-Based Violence Incident

Limpopo, South Africa – The broadcasting industry has been left in shock following the tragic death of 24-year-old fomer radio presenter Lerato Queen Selotole, who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Limpopo.

Selotole, who was previously part of the Perfect Radio team, was known as a bright young broadcaster with a growing presence in the industry. She is survived by her three-year-old child, whom she shared with her boyfriend, now considered the prime suspect in the case. Authorities say the incident is being investigated as a case of intimate partner violence, a scourge that continues to claim the lives of women across South Africa.

Police have confirmed that a murder case has been opened and that the suspect is in custody.

The news has sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with tributes pouring in from listeners, colleagues, and community members who remembered her as a vibrant and passionate broadcaster with a promising future.

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of South Africa’s most pressing social challenges, with hundreds of women killed by partners or ex-partners each year. Activists have once again called for urgent action, stronger community support systems, and harsher penalties for perpetrators.

Selotole’s death leaves behind her young child, family, and a devastated community.