Ninth woman’s body found as South Africa probes series of killings
Summary
Police in South Africa have found the body of a ninth woman after eight others were found murdered near Johannesburg in the past two months. Authorities are investigating these deaths, considering the possibility of a serial killer or multiple suspects, and have warned local women to be careful.Key Facts
- Nine women have been found murdered near Johannesburg in a two-month period.
- The bodies were found in and around Kempton Park and other nearby locations.
- All victims were women in their 20s or 30s, found naked or partially clothed, with some showing similar bruises.
- Police have arrested a suspect related to the first victim but have not filed charges yet.
- Authorities are offering a reward of 400,000 South African rand (about $25,000) for information.
- South Africa has very high levels of violence against women, including one of the highest femicide rates worldwide.
- Between January and March 2026, nearly 10,000 rapes and over 12,000 sexual offenses were reported in South Africa.
- South Africa’s government declared gender-based violence a national disaster in 2025 due to ongoing violence against women.
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