Brother’s agonising search for Ekurhuleni killings victim Itumeleng Kekana
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The family of Itumeleng Kekana is seeking answers following her disappearance and subsequent discovery as a murder victim in Ekurhuleni. Her case is part of a concerning trend of violence against women in the region.
Why it matters
The incident highlights systemic issues regarding crime investigation, DNA processing, and the safety of women in South Africa.
Itumeleng Kekana’s family searched hospitals, police stations and mortuaries for answers after the 32-year-old disappeared from Kempton Park. On 3 August, their search ended when her remains were found on Great North Road in Pomona, making her one of nine women whose bodies have been discovered in Ekurhuleni since July. Her case highlights questions around evidence collection, DNA processing and how investigators identify possible links between cases.
17 Sep 2026 Itumeleng Kekana (32) was found dead on Great North Road in Pomona, Kempton Park, on 3 August 2026. (Photo: The Instigator / X) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper Itumeleng Kekana, from Mmakwane Village in QwaQwa in the Free State, went missing on 17 July 2026.
She lived and worked in Kempton Park, and according to her older brother Themba Kekana, 44, she sold beauty products at a local shop.
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