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Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths

South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid. Grouped from 4 articles across 2 sources.

4 reports2 sourcesSep 17, 2026, 10:40 AM
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BBC NewsSep 17, 2026, 10:40 AM

Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths

South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.

BBC NewsSep 17, 2026, 6:46 AM

Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds

The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.

Sky NewsSep 17, 2026, 8:07 AM

Deaths of nine women in South Africa could be 'linked to serial killer', police say

The bodies of nine women have been found in South Africa in just two months - sparking a major police investigation into whether the deaths are linked.

BBC NewsSep 16, 2026, 10:44 AM

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.

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