Leighandre Jegels, world karate, continental, and SA boxing female champion, has been murdered.
According to reports, Jegels was killed on Friday by her police officer boyfriend whom she had a protection order against.
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According to report, Jegels’ mother was also shot in the attack and has been rushed to an East London hospital.
Police have since arrested the 37-year-old boyfriend after the white Mercedes-Benz he had been driving was involved in an accident.
Jegels reportedly lived with the accused in Cove Rock until she obtained a protection order against him.
