Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of killings
South African police have discovered a tenth female body in the Ekurhuleni municipality, raising alarms about a potential serial killer or a broader crisis of gender-based violence. Authorities are currently investigating whether the recent string of murders are connected as public concern mounts.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the persistent and severe issue of gender-based violence in South Africa, where high murder rates remain a critical national challenge.
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.
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. “The body was found in the Tembisa township,” police said, without providing further details.
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"At this stage, we can only confirm the discovery of the body. Crime scene management and all the necessary role players are currently on the scene," police spokeswoman Brigadier Brenda Muridili said. Local television station eNCA reported that the semi-naked body was found at a cemetery.
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