Family remembers Karabo Mokoena on 24th birthday
The family and friends of Karabo Mokoena say keeping her memory alive remains an important part of the healing process for them.
The young model, who was murdered by her boyfriend in his Sandton flat, would have turned 24-years-old today.
Sandile Mantsoe drove Mokoena to a stretch of veld in Lyndhurst and set her body alight.
Her murder sent shockwaves across the country, with people calling for urgent action against gender-based violence.
Karabo's sister Bontle says it's still painful to accept that Karabo is no more.
"You would think as time would pass - it will get better. But it doesn't get better because you think about all the things that she is missing out on - in our lives especially. For us, it's sad and hard to accept. When I have anxiety attacks - I ask is this something that is going to go away or is it something that I'm going to live with," she said.
Missed the latest Newswatch? Find more on this and other developing stories below.