South Africa: Two Women Charged After the Murder of the 9th Victim Found in Ekurhuleni

Fortunate Masilela and Tsakane Nester Msithini have been charged with premeditated murder following the discovery of Jabulile Ntimba's body in Boksburg. Investigators are looking into a possible motive related to a romantic dispute, as Jabulile allegedly had a relationship with Fortunate's husband. The two women remain in custody, with their bail application set to be reviewed on October 1. This case is part of a series of murders of women that have occurred in Ekurhuleni since July 2026.