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World Karate Champion Shot Dead By Her Abusive Boyfriend.


World karate, continental and SA boxing feminine champion, Leighandre Jegels, was shot and killed on Friday, by her police officer boyfriend, whom she had a safety order towards.

Her mom was additionally shot within the assault and was rushed to an East London hospital. The 37-year-old boyfriend was later arrested after the employed white Mercedes-Benz he had been driving was concerned in an accident. .

One individual was additionally killed within the accident whereas 4 others had been injured. Jegels and the accused lived collectively in Cove Rock till she obtained a safety order towards him.

The South African boxer did report allegations of home violence towards him. Jegels had been coaching for her ring return towards Siphosethu Nxazonke in a junior-bantamweight non-title conflict in Mthatha on October 2.

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