30/10/2025
Raise Up Foundation Public Statement on the Tragic Loss of Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga
The Raise Up Foundation joins the nation in mourning the heartbreaking loss of Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga, two young cousins from Mamelodi East whose lives were brutally cut short. Their passing has left a deep wound in our hearts and serves as a painful reminder of the violence that continues to plague our communities.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Moramaga family, whose courage in speaking out amid their grief is a powerful call for justice and societal change. No family should ever have to endure such unimaginable pain.
This tragedy forces us to reflect not just on what happened, but on what could have been prevented. As a society, we can no longer wait until violence escalates to death before we act. Abuse, neglect, and silence create fertile ground for tragedy. Every raised voice, every act of intervention, and every effort to protect a vulnerable person matters.
We call on men, fathers, brothers, and community leaders to take an active stand against all forms of abuse. Protect women and children. Speak out when you see warning signs. Offer support instead of silence. Confront the culture of violence before it claims another innocent life.
Our communities cannot heal through anger alone we must heal through accountability, compassion, and prevention. The safety of women and children is not a women’s issue; it is a human issue that demands collective responsibility.
Raise Up Foundation remains committed to partnering with families, community structures, and legal institutions to advocate for justice, strengthen protection systems, and support survivors of violence.
