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Ekurhuleni police investigate ninth woman's death in series of killings
South African authorities are investigating a series of violent killings following the discovery of a ninth woman's body in the Ekurhuleni municipality, east of Johannesburg. The latest victim, believed to be in her 30s, was found near a construction site in Dawn Park on Thursday, wrapped in a sheet and bearing apparent stab wounds.
Since mid-July, nine women have been found dead across various locations, including Kempton Park, Clayville, and KwaThema. Many of the victims were found partially or fully naked, and some exhibited similar bruising, fueling public concern that a serial killer or a criminal group may be responsible. While police have noted these “concerning similarities,” they have not officially confirmed a serial killer is involved.
In response, President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered that the investigation be given absolute priority. A multidisciplinary task team, including detectives, intelligence officers, and forensic specialists, has been deployed. Police have also implemented a lockdown in Kempton Park and increased patrols through Operation Shanela. A reward of 400,000 rands has been offered for information leading to arrests.
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Cyril Ramaphosa · Ekurhuleni · Ekurhuleni Municipality · Fred Kekana · Johannesburg · Kempton Park · Panyaza Lesufi · South African Police Service
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- [● 19 SOURCES] A suspect was arrested in July in connection with the first body found in Kempton Park. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · thesudantimes.com · www.politika.rs · www.zimcelebsofficial.com · +14 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The ninth victim, a woman in her 30s, was found near a construction site in Dawn Park. www.somalitimes.co.uk · thesudantimes.com · tempo24.news · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · +15 more
- [DISPUTED] Nine women's bodies have been found in the Ekurhuleni region over the last two months. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · newscentraltv.com · www.notiziegeopolitiche.net · www.somalitimes.co.uk · +16 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Police have not confirmed if a serial killer is responsible for the deaths. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · newscentraltv.com · www.notiziegeopolitiche.net · www.somalitimes.co.uk · +16 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered that the investigation be given absolute priority. www.notiziegeopolitiche.net · thesudantimes.com · www.politika.rs · www.myjoyonline.com · www.dan.co.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg issued a safety advisory for its nationals in the affected areas. newscentraltv.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] A reward of 400,000 rands has been offered for information leading to arrests. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · information.tv5monde.com · www.jamaicaobserver.com · udgtv.com · kobieta.onet.pl
- [● 8 SOURCES] A multidisciplinary task team including detectives and forensic specialists is investigating the cases. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.somalitimes.co.uk · thesudantimes.com · tempo24.news · newscentraltv.com · +3 more