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South African police have found the body of a ninth woman in Ekurhuleni east of Johannesburg, raising concerns over unexplained female deaths since July. The latest victim was discovered on Thursday morning and appears to be in her 30s with injuries. Police are investigating possible connections between these cases but have not confirmed if they involve a serial killer or group activity. President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised thorough investigation efforts, while authorities offer a substantial reward for information leading to arrests.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-17,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
South African police are investigating the deaths of nine women whose bodies were discovered near Johannesburg over two months, causing widespread alarm. Some victims were found partially or fully naked with signs of sexual violence and stab wounds. Authorities have not confirmed if these incidents are linked to a serial killer but are examining possibilities ranging from multiple suspects to copycat crimes. President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed that "no stone will be left unturned" in the investigation, emphasizing the need for heightened public vigilance. The killings highlight ongoing issues of femicide and violent crime in South Africa, despite government pledges to address them.
Written for “South African Women Killings Investig…” on 2026-09-17,
grounded in this article and the 7 other(s) covering the same event.
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Police in South Africa have confirmed the discovery of a ninth woman's body in just two months, amid growing concern over a string of unexplained deaths east of Johannesburg.
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The latest victim was found half-naked and wrapped in a sheet on the side of a road in Dawn Park on Thursday morning, police said.
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Her identity has not yet been released.
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The discovery follows the deaths of eight other women whose bodies have been found since July across Ekurhuleni, a major urban area of Johannesburg.
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Several of the women were found partially clothed and with injuries, but police have stressed that they have not established whether all the deaths are connected or whether a serial killer is responsible.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed that "no stone will be left unturned" in finding those behind the killings, which he said were "causing fear and uncertainty in our communities".
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Among the victims was 38-year-old Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, who disappeared last week after leaving her home for an afternoon run.
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Her body was found three days later behind a hotel in Kempton Park.
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Two other victims have since been identified as Itumeleng Kekana, who had been missing since July, and 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane, whose body was discovered by the roadside in KwaThema on Tuesday.
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The first of the nine bodies was discovered in Kempton Park on 15 July.
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A suspect was arrested two days later in connection with that case and remains in custody, but police have not linked that suspect to the other deaths.
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Further bodies were discovered in August and September, including in Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein, Clayville and KwaThema.
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The latest body is of a woman believed to be in her 30s and appeared to have bruises and stab wounds, local media reported.
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Police have assembled a multidisciplinary team of detectives, intelligence officers, forensic experts and other specialists to investigate the deaths and establish whether there are links between the cases.
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They are also pursuing a person of interest, although they have not disclosed which case or cases that person may be connected to.
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"Let's not get emotional, the gloves are off," said Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi on Thursday, adding that the authorities had the capacity to deal with the killings.
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Authorities have offered a 400,000 rand ($24,000; £18,000) reward for information that could lead to arrests and have appealed to families with missing relatives to help identify the remaining victims.
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The discoveries have caused widespread alarm in Ekurhuleni, particularly around Kempton Park, and come against the backdrop of longstanding concern about high levels of violence against women in South Africa.
Police say they are not linking the deaths to a serial killer at this stage, but are investigating the possibility that a group of people is behind the killings.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has cautioned against speculation, saying investigators were dealing with what appeared, at this stage, to be "quite distinct, separate events".
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