Congolese Boxer 'Bololo' Burned Alive in Suspected Johannesburg Xenophobic Attack

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The Congolese community is mourning the death of Roméo Katompa, known as “Bololo,” after reports that he was burned alive in Johannesburg during the recent wave of xenophobic violence. A former sparring partner of WBC cruiserweight champion Junior Makabu, Katompa had lived in South Africa for years. He was married to a South African woman and fathered one child. South African authorities have not yet officially confirmed the details, and investigations are ongoing. The tragedy has sparked calls across Africa for justice and a halt to violence against foreign nationals.

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