South Africa: Nine women killed in two months, the serial killer theory raises concerns

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: South Africa
Crime & Law
South Africa: Nine women killed in two months, the serial killer theory raises concerns

Nine women have been found dead in two months in the Ekurhuleni region, east of Johannesburg, raising concerns among authorities. The bodies, discovered naked or partially clothed, show similarities that suggest the possibility of a serial killer. The last five bodies were found within just four days, and all victims were in their twenties or thirties. This situation revives fears in a country already affected by violence against women.

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