A surprisingly intelligent and gentle mannered Moses Sithole is
allegedly South Africa's worst serial killer. The suspected Gauteng serial
killer, Sithole was charged in the Pretoria Supreme Court with 38
charges of murder, 40 charges of rape and six of robbery. Between 1994
and 1995 he allegedly strangled women in the Pretoria, Johannesburg
and East Rand areas. Most victims were lured to secluded fields where
Sithole allegedly assaulted, raped and strangled them with their own
underwear or belts.

The series of murders started in June 1994, shortly after Sithole had
served house arrest for rape. Between 1994 and 1995 South African
authorities were alarmed by the growing number of dead women
appearing around Pretoria and Johannesburg. Several of the women
were left with their hands tied behind their backs. One woman was
blindfolded. Many were found with their heads covered with clothing.

Sithole officially became South Africa's worst serial killer On December
5, 1997. when he was found guilty of 38 murders and 40 rapes. He was
sentenced to 2,410 year in jail.