In the sprawling urban expanse of Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, nine women have been found dead over the course of two months — their bodies discovered along roadsides and in public spaces, bearing marks of violence. South African authorities have assembled a multidisciplinary team and offered a substantial reward, yet have stopped short of confirming a serial killer, urging caution even as fear among local women has long since outpaced official language. These deaths do not arrive in a vacuum: South Africa's rate of femicide runs five times the global average, and the country declared gen
Ninth woman's body found in South African killing spree as police investigate possible links
Nine women killed in two months; widespread fear among women in the area who report feeling unsafe leaving homes or shops.