South Africa Women Killings

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How it changed

1. 28 Sep

   South African police have discovered the body of another woman east of the country’s commercial capital, Johannesburg, bringing the total number of female bodies found near the city since mid-July to 11.

   2 outlets · Al Jazeera
2. 29 Sep

   JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures Tuesday to combat gender-based violence following the killing of at least 11 women in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, since July.

   3 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 6 articles

• 30 Sep South Africa serial killer fears after another women found dead near JohannesburgSouth Africa has launched new measures to address fears of serial killings after at least 11 women were found dead near Johannesburg since July. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an audit within 60 days to identify dangerous areas and review unresolved gender-based violence cases within 90 days. The femicide rate in South Africa is among the highest globally, with over 5,427 homicides recorded from April to July…The Independent
• 30 Sep South African president orders action on femicide after killingsSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to recent femicides by announcing new measures aimed at combating gender-based violence. At least 11 women’s bodies were discovered since July in an eastern region near Johannesburg, sparking widespread public demand for government intervention.Al Jazeera
• 29 Sep South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killedSouth Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national emergency response to address high rates of violence against women following the discovery of 12 murdered women in an area east of Johannesburg. In his address, he acknowledged past government failures and outlined plans for immediate actions such as conducting safety audits across municipalities to identify dangerous conditions that put women at risk. He…BBC
• 29 Sep South Africa announces measures to tackle violence against women after series of killingsSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to recent violence against women by announcing new measures on Tuesday. At least eleven women have been killed in Ekurhuleni since July. The president’s initiatives include a safety audit within 60 days that will require local authorities to identify dangerous areas such as poorly lit streets and insecure public spaces.Toronto Star
• 28 Sep Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so farPolice in South Africa have discovered the bodies of three more women in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing the total number of female fatalities in this area since July to twelve within two months. Each case involves a woman found partially or fully naked with signs of violence, though police have made arrests in only three instances without linking them to other deaths. The cases have raised concerns about…BBC
• 28 Sep South African police discover body of 11th woman near JohannesburgSouth African police have uncovered the body of an unnamed woman near Johannesburg, bringing the total number of female bodies discovered in the area since mid-July to eleven. The latest victim was found on Sunday by a security company patrol in Ekurhuleni municipality. Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili reported that details about the identity and cause of death are not yet known. Authorities have…Al Jazeera

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