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South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg

Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility. Grouped from 5 articles across 4 sources.

5 reports4 sourcesSep 15, 2026, 6:01 PM
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BBC NewsSep 15, 2026, 6:01 PM

South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg

Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility.

DWSep 15, 2026, 4:26 PM

South Africa probes deaths of 7 women near Johannesburg

Police have warned women to take extra care in parts of Johannesburg as similarities between seven deaths fuel fears that the cases could be connected.

DWSep 15, 2026, 4:26 PM

South Africa now probing deaths of 8 women near Johannesburg

Police have warned women to take extra care in parts of Johannesburg as similarities between at least eight deaths fuel fears that the cases could be connected.

CBS NewsSep 15, 2026, 3:41 PM

7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer

Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.

The Straits TimesSep 15, 2026, 1:02 PM

South African police probe killings of seven women, Ramaphosa vows action

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 15 - South African police said on Tuesday they were investigating the deaths of seven women whose bodies were found near Johannesburg over the past two months, with some stripped of their clothes and showing signs of sexual violence.

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