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South Africa police confirm 9th woman's body near Johannesburg
BBC News··17 Sept
South African police confirmed a ninth woman's body found in two months east of Johannesburg. The latest victim was found half-naked and wrapped in a sheet in Dawn Park on Thursday. Eight other bodies have been found since July across Ekurhuleni. Police said they have not established whether the deaths are linked or involve a serial killer.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Authorities offered a 400,000 rand reward for information that could lead to arrests.
- Police advised women to avoid walking alone on isolated routes and to share travel plans.
- Families with missing relatives were asked to help identify remaining victims.
What's Happening
- The first of the nine bodies was found in Kempton Park on 15 July; a suspect in that case remains in custody.
- Police assembled a multidisciplinary team and are pursuing a person of interest.
- Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said investigators appear to face distinct, separate events.
Named Victims So Far
- Elizabeth Moselakgomo, 38, disappeared after a run; her body was found three days later.
- Itumeleng Kekana had been missing since July; Dineo Evelyn Motapane, 38, was found in KwaThema.
- UN Women figures cited by the BBC say women in South Africa are killed at five times the global average rate.
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