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Serial Killings In South Africa

26 Sep

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South African police on Saturday (September 26, 2026) found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months.

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South Africa, a nation of 62 million people, has one of the world’s highest murder rates, with more than 60 killings a day on average.

4 of 6 outletsfirst reported 26 Sepwording from The Straits Times

The discovery adds to growing concern over violence against women in a country long plagued by violent crime, while police work to establish whether the killings are connected.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 26 Sepwording from The Hindu

Police have said that case may have stemmed from a relationship-related matter.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 26 Sepwording from The Hindu

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26 Sep
South African police on Saturday (September 26, 2026) found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months.
6 outlets · The Hindu

Coverage 6 articles

26 Sep Tenth woman's body found in South Africa suburb as police probe killings
BBC
26 Sep South African police discover body of 10th woman near Johannesburg
Al Jazeera
26 Sep Fears of serial killer rise in South Africa after body of 10th woman found
CBS News
26 Sep Body of 10th woman found in South Africa as killings investigation continues
Toronto Star
26 Sep Tenth woman found dead in South Africa’s string of killings
The Straits Times
26 Sep Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of killings
The Hindu

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