South Africa: Mysterious Deaths of Eight Women Mobilize Police

Eight bodies of women have been found in Kempton Park, including that of Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo, 38, who disappeared while jogging. The South African police have intensified their investigations, deploying a multidisciplinary team due to concerning similarities between the cases. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for priority treatment of the investigations, while the South African Commission for Gender Equality has demanded an urgent security audit. Between April and July 2026, South Africa recorded 5,427 murders, highlighting the severity of violence against women.