The family of Olorato Mongale, the 30-year-old woman whose body was found near Alexandra last week, says they feel a sense of relief after the main suspect in her murder was killed in a police shootout.
Philangenkosi Makhanya, the prime suspect, died in a confrontation with officers in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban, on Friday morning.
Two additional suspects have since been arrested in connection with Mongale's killing.
While the young woman has yet to be laid to rest, her family says they take some comfort knowing that justice is being served.
Mongale will be buried in Bloemfontein this weekend.