09/18/2026
South African police are investigating the deaths of nine women whose bodies were discovered across Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, between July and September 2026, amid growing fears that the cases could be linked.
The victims, mostly women in their 20s and 30s, were found in various locations with some showing signs of trauma or sexual violence, but police say it is too early to confirm a serial killer.
A specialised investigative team has been deployed, while authorities have offered a 400,000-rand reward for information that could help crack the cases.