Tshegofatso Pule (born in 1992-died June 8, 2020) is a South African Citizen from Meadowlands, Soweto (South Africa). She worked as a makeup artist at MAC cosmetics store.
8 Month pregnant woman found hanging from a tree
It is the most shocking news that the South African woman Tshegofatso Pule found dead on June 11, 2020. Her dead body found hanging from a tree of the Florida Lake, Roodepoort. Furthermore, she was eight months pregnant. She was last seen on June 4, 2020, taking a cab to her home Soweto.

Tshegofatso Pule’s Grave (Funeral Ceremony).
She called her family after the fight with her boyfriend. The Gauteng police investigation team found stab wounds on her chest. A person called them who found the body near the lake. The police started the investigation on the case. Soon, they can start interrogation with Pule’s family and boyfriend.
The 28-year old innocent woman’s death sparked trending Twitter hashtag #JusticeForTshego. According to the crime statistics of the last years, revealed that 2.9K women killed in South Africa.
BBC reports confirmed 3 females murders in one minute happened in South Africa. Therefore, women are not safe. The final rituals of Tshego’s funerals completed at Dobsonville cemetery.
Early Life
Tshegofatso Pule was born to her parents in 1992 in Meadowlands, Soweto. Still, she lost her father Lungi Mashiane and mother Makina Mashiane in the past. She lived with her aunt Priscilla Giwu. Moreover, she has two brothers whose names not known.
Her uncle Tumisang Katake told in his interview that police began questioning round on Pule’s death case. She joined a local school and studied there. Then, she earned her bachelor’s degree in arts. Her younger sister Mimi Pule could not control her emotions after losing her elder sister.
Though, she was unable to control her emotions as she lost everything in her life. Last year, she diagnosed with depression and her big sister was her strong supporter. She went to the Grace Church to pray for Tshegofatso.
Personal Life
However, there are no details out of her lover. Still, Tshegofatso Pule faced difficulties in her relationship. Her boyfriend was earlier married. Before her death, she visited to meet him at his place.
They fought on several issues. Then, she left his place. Her unknown partner’s wife knew about the Pule affair. She was around 8 months pregnant. However, she and her unborn daughter died on June 8, 2020. Her dead body located found near the Durban Deep, Roodepoort.
Wiki/Bio | |
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Full Real Birth Name | Tshegofatso Pule. |
Nickname | Tshegofatso & Tshego. |
In the News For | Her dead body found hanging from a tree on June 8, 2020 (Monday). |
Age (As of 2020) | 28 years old. |
Hometown/Birthplace | Meadowlands, Soweto (South Africa). |
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | 1992. |
Nationality | South African. |
Gender | Female. |
Profession | Makeup Artist at MAC cosmetics store. |
Date of Death | June 8, 2020. |
Religion | Christianity. |
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
Cause | Stabbed on her chest and hanged her body from a tree. |
Place | Florida Lake, Roodepoort. |
Ethnicity | South African. |
Zodiac Birth Sign | NA. |
House Address | Meadowlands, Soweto. |
Physical Statistics | |
Height (Tall) | Feet & Inches: 5' 4". Centimeters: 163 cm. Meters: 1.63 m. |
Weight | Kilograms: 55 Kg. Pounds: 123 lbs. |
Eye Color | Black. |
Hair Color | Dark Brown. |
Last Updated | On 12 June 2020 (© Dreshare.com). |
Personal Info | |
Parents | Father: Lungi Mashiane. Mother: Makina Mashiane. |
Siblings | Sister: Mimi Pule. Brother: Two brothers (name not known). |
Relatives | Uncle: Tumisang Katake. Aunt: Priscilla Giwu. |
Marital Status | Unmarried. |
Boyfriend Name | Name Not Known. |
Some Lesser Known Facts about Tshegofatso Pule

Pink and White blows released in the sky in the memory of Tshego.
- Police are looking for the suspect who stabbed Pule’s left side of the chest.
- Furthermore, they are suspecting the boyfriend and other people.
- In a press release, Captian Kay Makhubele (Police Spokesperson) shared all the necessary details on the case.
- Tshegofatso Pule’s police reports also confirmed about her pregnancy news.
- Her family spokesperson told to the Soweto live about their child’s death speculation.
- An organization called Cesvi reported that the country has the highest number of crimes against women and children. Only 2% of cases reported in the police station and case filed for the investigation. Around 40% of men beaten their partners to lead to their death. Many girls cruelly raped before murder.
- There are many reports about violence against women and children.
- Tshegofatso Pule bade farewell from her loved ones and mourners. Her dead body buried in the Dobsonville cemetery, Soweto. Pink and White balloons released in the sky.
- In the coronavirus outbreak, police took all the necessary measures that only 50 people gather in the house of the dead woman.
- Tshepiso Tsita is the friend of Tshego. She recalled all her friend was a strong person.
- Some of her other friends Lungile Vezi and Thato Manye said that she was happy, bubbly, and caring.
- Pule helped people.
- Tshegofatso Pule left her sister Mimi after her demise.
- Mimi remembered all the good things that her sister taught her.
- MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi asked the Soweto community to help and support the Pule family members.
- It is a tragic death that happened.
- Tshego’s uncle felt bad when he defended Sandile Mantsoe (rapist and murderer). In 2018, Mantsoe sentenced 32 years of prison punishment. He accused of the murder and rape of Karabo Mokoena whose dead body found in Lyndhurst, Johannesburg in April 2017.
- She became Karabo Mokoena Tumisang Katake was upset for supporting a criminal in the past.
- She mastered the art of fashion and styling.
- Ms. Pule wanted to start her marketing career.
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